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Visitation Table of Contents
- What time can I visit my inmate at BRRJA - Bedford County Detention Center?
- Where can I get a visitation application for BRRJA - Bedford County Detention Center? - Click to download.
- What are some of the do’s and don’ts of visitation?
- Visiting an Inmate - 10 easy steps you should know.
- First time in prison?
- A day in the life of a prisoner.
- How to quickly locate your transferred inmate?
- Visiting day at a prison - Things you should be aware of.
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Visitation Hours
Visiting hours for Bedford County Detention are subject to change, so it's crucial to confirm them by contacting the facility directly by phone. Please reach out to 540-587-9282, on visitation procedures, applications, or directions to the facility in Bedford. 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.
General Visitation Information
Bedford Adult Detention Center Visitation Rules and Guidelines
The Bedford Adult Detention Center, operated under the Blue Ridge Regional Jail Authority (BRRJA), enforces strict visitation rules to maintain security and order. All visitors are subject to search, and failure to comply with established guidelines may result in visitation denial. Visitation schedules may be delayed or canceled without notice due to operational needs.
To visit an inmate, individuals must be listed on the inmate’s approved visitation list. Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian or submit a notarized Juvenile Visitation Form, which can be obtained from the officer on duty. Only non-incarcerated parents or legal guardians can authorize juvenile visits. A valid, undamaged photo ID is required, and the name on the ID must match the name on the inmate’s list. Visitors may only visit once per week, and former inmates must wait six months after release before they are eligible to visit. No more than three adult visitors may visit an inmate at one time.
Electronic devices, including cell phones, recording devices, and any unauthorized electronic equipment, are strictly prohibited within the visitation area unless pre-approved by the Site Administrator. Visitors are advised to leave personal belongings in their vehicles.
Dress Code
The facility enforces a strict dress code to maintain decorum during visits:
- No see-through clothing
- No tank tops, halter tops, tube tops, sleeveless tops, or sleeveless dresses
- No mini-skirts or bathing suits
- Dresses, skirts, and shorts must be no shorter than three inches above the knee
- Shoes must be worn at all times
- No hats, headgear, or hooded clothing (except for religious or medical purposes, with alternative security measures as needed)
- Any clothing deemed inappropriate by the Shift Leader will not be permitted
Permitted Deliverable Items
Visitors may bring only the following approved items for inmates:
- Prescription eyeglasses (without a case)
- One medic alert bracelet or necklace
- Prescription medications (approved by facility medical staff)
- Hearing aids
- Dentures
Additionally, attorneys, Probation and Parole Officers, and Social Services Workers may leave legal documents and other pre-approved items with detention center staff.
These rules ensure a safe, structured, and secure visitation process while upholding the facility's operational integrity. Visitors must comply with all regulations to maintain access to visitation privileges.
