How do I find out if a friend or family member is in Riverside Regional Jail?

How can I send money to an inmate at your facility?

How do I fill out the money order/cashier's check?

How do I fill out the mailing address so an inmate will receive their mail?

What books are inmates allowed to receive?

Is there a certain limit as to the size of mail an inmate can receive?

Can I order my friend or family member a magazine subscription?

How do I find out what happened in court for my friend or family member?

When are visiting hours?

What is the inmate charged with and when is their release date?

I have to serve a weekend or intermittent sentence.  Where do I report to?  What can I bring with me?

My friend or family member needs clothes for court. What do I do?

My friend or family member is supposed to be released today. When do I pick him/her up and where?

I am having trouble with inmates calling my house.  How do I block them from calling?

How do I contact the company in charge of the inmate telephone system?

How do I set up an Inmate Telephone Account?

I need to get some property from an inmate. How do I do that?

Call (804) 524-6600, and give the name to the lobby staff.

You may send money by obtaining a money order or certified check.  The funds may be delivered via mail to the inmate or brought to the lobby officer on duty during the following times:

Monday - Friday 7:00am to 9:45pm
Saturday - Sunday 8:00am to 9:45pm

Make it payable to the inmate's name in care of Riverside Regional Jail with the inmate's Personal Identification Number if known.

Inmate's Name and Identification Number
Riverside Regional Jail
1000 River Rd
Hopewell, VA 23860

Soft back mailed directly from the publisher or distributor.

Anything over a normal size letter is subject to inspection and being returned to sender.

Yes, it must come directly from the publisher or distributor.

The inmate should be your first source of contact.  Please wait until the inmate contacts you.  If further help is needed, you may contact our Records Staff.

You may call (804) 524-6600, and speak to the Lobby.

The inmate needs to inform visitor of the visit.  The visitor can come to the Lobby and show proper Identification and find out if their name is on the list.  No information will be given over the phone.

You need to speak with someone in the Records Department.  Release dates are not given to the public.  The inmate will be notified of their release date.  Inmates will be responsible for notifying family.

You will report to the main facility into the Lobby.  Other than medication, you are not to bring any other property with you when you report for serving weekend or intermittent sentences.  Lobby staff will direct you for intake processing.  If you have a medical condition that requires medical or special attention you are to telephone the Jail Medical Unit to make advance arrangements.  You may call the Jail Receptionist at 524-6600 and enter the "0" option.  The receptionist will direct your call to the Medical Unit.

The inmate needs to fill out a property release form to release clothing and request court clothes.  This request must be completed and submitted to the Property staff before you arrive to pick up or drop off the items.

Inmates are normally released at 9:00am and they normally can be picked up in front of the jail.  Inmates are responsible for arranging transportation from the jail.

You may telephone 1-877-650-4249 for assistance.

Call 1-877-650-4249 for information.

The inmate needs to fill out a property release form.  This request must be completed and submitted to the Property staff before you arrive to pick up the item(s).