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VA DOC - Augusta Correctional Center
State Prison
Augusta Correctional is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed
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 State - maximum facility.
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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
You can support your loved ones at Augusta Correctional on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 540-997-7000.
Located at 1821 Estaline Valley Rd in Craigsville, VA, Augusta Correctional carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. Augusta Correctional offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.
When someone you care about ends up in a state prison, it can be tough to navigate the ins and outs of the system. From figuring out how to stay in touch to understanding what you can do to make their time easier, it can feel overwhelming. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get the lowdown on VA DOC - Augusta Correctional Center so you can stay connected and support your loved one during their time inside.
Communication is important, the prison offers a phone program for outbound calls only, with inmates unable to receive incoming calls. Accepting collect calls can be expensive, sometimes exceeding $10 per call. Click here for discounts on inmate calls, especially if the communication with your inmate is frequent. It's important to remember that all phone calls are recorded, and discussing sensitive legal matters over these lines is discouraged.
While incarcerated, reading is often the best use of time. Please note that books and magazines, puzzles, and word searches ordered for inmates must come directly from the publisher. This policy ensures that the items are new, untampered, and comply with the facility's regulations. Prisons and jails enforce this rule to prevent the introduction of contraband or prohibited materials. By restricting orders to publishers, the facility can better maintain security and control over the content entering the institution. Any books or magazines not received directly from the publisher will be rejected and not delivered to the inmate. You may, however, send letters and selfies to inmates with this easy-to-use app, packages starting at only $8.00.
Augusta Correctional Center, situated in Craigsville, Augusta County, is a close-custody state prison operated by the Virginia Department of Corrections. With a capacity to house 1,250 adult male offenders, including those sentenced to life or multiple life sentences, it maintains heavy restrictions with inmates primarily confined to their cells throughout the day. Inmates are typically required to have served at least twenty years of their sentence or have less than 40 years remaining to their release date to be eligible for transfer to a less secure facility, provided they have had no disciplinary issues for at least two years.
The facility offers necessary medical, dental, and mental health treatment and participates in the Virginia Correctional Enterprise program, employing inmates in a clothing and shoe industrial operation. Vocational training in roofing/siding, custodial maintenance, and business software is available, complemented by a vocational building housing various amenities, including a gymnasium, chaplain's office, and law and general libraries.
Security Level 3 criteria mandate a minimum of 20 consecutive years served for single, multiple, or life sentences. Augusta Correctional Center opened in 1986, boasts an average daily population of 1,097 as of June 2008. Additionally, it offers substance abuse treatment, mental health services, and life skills programming as part of its core programs to facilitate positive prison adjustment and reduce recidivism rates among inmates. These programs aim to address inmates' needs comprehensively, ranging from substance abuse treatment to life skills development, in preparation for successful reintegration into society upon release.