Portsmouth City Pre-Release Center

County Work Release

Last Updated: April 17, 2024
Address
701 Crawford St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
County
Portsmouth City
Phone
757-393-8210
Fax
757-393-5181

Portsmouth Co Pre-Release is for County Work Release offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for County Work Release facility.

If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

Satellite View of Portsmouth City Pre-Release Center

You can support your loved ones at Portsmouth Co Pre-Release on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 757-393-8210.

When a family member or friend is in Portsmouth Co Pre-Release, understanding the system can be confusing. This page is here to help you navigate through it all. Whether it's questions about visitation, mail, or educational opportunities, we've got you covered. Explore the information provided to better support your loved one during their time in county jail work release.

In prison systems, work release programs provide trusted or closely monitored prisoners with the chance to work outside the facility, returning after their shift. At the Portsmouth City Pre-Release Center, inmates exhibiting good behavior are afforded access to recreational activities during the day.

The program offers varying degrees of freedom, allowing participants to work during the week and return home, serving their sentences on weekends. Depending on the program's terms, inmates may reside in a halfway house or be placed under home confinement when not working. As they approach the end of their terms, participants may transition to reintegration programs, with potential offers of full-time employment upon release.

The benefits of work release program initiatives are well-documented, including increased employment opportunities post-release, accelerated job acquisition, higher post-release earnings, and reduced recidivism rates among participants. Portsmouth Co Pre-Release remains committed to equipping inmates with the skills and opportunities necessary for successful reentry into society.

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in Virginia. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Portsmouth City Pre-Release Center.

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

Visiting hours for Portsmouth Co Pre-Release are subject to change, so it's crucial to confirm them by contacting the facility directly by phone. Please reach out to 757-393-8210, on visitation procedures, applications, or directions to the facility in Portsmouth. Please note that visitors will undergo a thorough search before entering the premises, and personal belongings, including cell phones, are strictly prohibited. Individuals under probation, parole, or community corrections supervision must obtain approval from their supervising officer and the superintendent before visiting, although such visits are not typically approved.

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