Eastern Shore Regional Visitation Center

Eastern Shore Regional Jail - Visitation

General Visitation
Visitors as well as inmates are required to follow certain rules established for visitation. A copy of the rules for visitation will be posted near the door to the visitation area. Any violation or disturbance which interferes with the operation of the jail during visitation times will result in termination of visitation for that day. All visitation is non-contact and will be only on assigned days by Housing Unit.

1. All inmate visitation will start at 9:00am on their assigned days by Housing Unit. Registration for visitation will begin at 8:00am and will cut off at 9:00am. Anyone coming after the cut off time, will not be allowed to visit.
2. Housing Units will visit on the following days:
   Mondays----A-Block Tuesdays----A-Dorm & B-Dorm
   Wednesdays----D-Block Thursdays----C-Block Fridays----B-Block
3. Visitation will be for 30 minutes only. Each inmate gets only one (1) visit per day.
4. All visits will be on a first come first serve basis.
5. If more people come to visit the same person, then they will decide who visits. If they can't decide who visits, then we will ask the inmate who they want to see and that decision is final.
6. All visits will be conducted in the visiting rooms adjacent to the lobby.
7. Weapons, cell phones, cameras, or contraband of any type are prohibited in this facility. If you are caught bringing any of these items into the visitation area, you will lose your future visitation privileges.
8. All visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a Parent or Legal Guardian. Children will be kept under control at all times. Crying children, making a loud noise, or children out of control will be asked to leave
9. All visitors must sign in at Central Control and show a valid form of photo ID, and give their physical address, and relation to the inmate.
10. All visitors are subject to search at any time while in this facility. Anyone refusing to be searched will not be allowed to visit and be asked to leave.
11. Only legal materials may be taken to the visiting rooms. All other items including food or beverages are prohibited.
12. No more than one (1) adult and two (2) children or two (2) adults are permitted to visit any one inmate at one time.
13. All visitors must be dressed appropriately for a family setting. Anyone dressed in an inappropriate manner will not be allowed to visit
14. Former inmates (from any facility) are not permitted to visit current inmates unless it has been ninety (90) days since their release or prior written approval is obtained from the Jail Administration.
15. The only items we will accept from visitors are money orders or certified checks only, made out to Eastern Shore Regional Jail with the inmate's name in the memo section.
16. Items that need the endorsement or signature of the inmate may be given to Central Control Officer for that purpose. Once item is endorsed it will be returned to the visitor.
17. Personal items, such as clothing will no longer be accepted. Inmate will have to purchase clothing on their commissary order.
18. Magazines/Newspapers must be on approved list in Central Control. These items (books, magazines, and Money Orders) must be brought in between 8:00am and 6:00pm Monday – Friday. Anything brought in on weekends will not be accepted.
19. Any visitor that uses profane language or gestures or engages in disruptive behavior will be asked to leave and lose visiting privileges.
20. Inmates that are on Disciplinary Segregation will not be allowed visits at any time.
21. Any violation of the rules of the facility will result in the termination of the visit and ban from the facility (at discretion of Jail Administration).

Special Visitation

1. Special visit requests may be submitted by the inmate in writing (via Special Visit request form) to Jail Administration.
2. Special Visit requests must be turned in by Thursday 4pm or they will not be approved for that weekend.
3. Special Visitations (if approved by Jail Administration) will be on Saturdays at times designated by Jail Administration. If you visit during the week, you cannot visit on weekend.
4. Special Visits are only for extenuating circumstances. Special Visits will only be allowed once a month, per inmate .

Visiting Inmates at Eastern Shore Regional Jail

All Visitors are subject to search once inside the facility.

The public may visit no more than one time per week, Monday through Saturday at this Eastville VA location. Visitors must sign inat least 15 minutes before their scheduled visits. If you schedule a visit and don't show up or show up late, you will not be allowed to visit the rest of that week, including Saturday. If a visit on Saturday is scheduled, and the visitor does not show up or shows up late, they will not be allowed to visit until the following Saturday. Repeated late arrival or no-show violations may result in longer suspension of visiting privileges. Inmates are allowed no more than one (1) visit per day. Visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian, unless they are visiting a parent. Unaccompanied minors (under age 18) visiting a parent must present a copy of their birth certificate. Children must remain with the parent at all times during the visit. All visitors must have acceptable identification. This includes a drivers license with picture identification, military ID, or other verifiable picture ID. Three (3) pieces of non-picture ID may substitute for picture ID.

No mail or messages for inmates will be accepted. Mail must go through the U.S. Mail. Visitors may only visit the inmate they have signed up to visit. Any visitor who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted to visit. Inappropriate behavior, including the use of profanity, will not be permitted. No weapons will be permitted. All other items listed in the jail lobby are prohibited. There is a maximum of four (4) visitors per booth, including children, and the door must remain closed.

All visitors must wear appropriate clothing, including shoes and shirts. Restrictions on attire or appearance include: No miniskirts or similar attire; no low-cut or revealing necklines; no attire with obscene or offensive language; and no persons with a bare midriff will be permitted to visit. Visitors cannot bring items into the visiting area including weapons of any kind, purses, handbags, backpacks, diaper bags, food, drink, gum, baby bottles, pictures, books, toys, writing utensils, strollers or carriers, cell phones, cameras, or any other electronic devices.

Violation of the above restrictions may cause the visit to be cancelled or terminated, and visiting privileges may be suspended by the Northampton Sheriffs Department. The on-duty supervisor may cancel visits without notice due to circumstances within the jail.