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Herndon Police Jail - Virginia

Overview of the Facility

The Herndon Police Jail is a short-term holding facility operated by the Herndon Police Department in Herndon, Virginia. It primarily serves as a temporary detention center for individuals arrested within the Town of Herndon before they are transferred to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center for longer-term incarceration.

Contact Information

Address: 397 Herndon Parkway, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: (703) 435-6846
Website: Herndon Police Department

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate, contact the Herndon Police Department directly. For inmates who have been transferred to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, use the Fairfax County Inmate Locator.

Visitation Information

Due to the short-term nature of the facility, visitation is typically not available at the Herndon Police Jail. Visitation policies apply once inmates are transferred to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.

How to Send Money

Money cannot be sent directly to inmates at the Herndon Police Jail. For inmates transferred to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, money can be deposited through the Fairfax County Sheriff's Office website.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Phone calls and video visitation are not available at the Herndon Police Jail due to its short-term holding nature. These services become available once inmates are transferred to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.

Inmate Services and Programs

As a temporary holding facility, the Herndon Police Jail does not offer extensive inmate services or programs. These become available upon transfer to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.

Security and Management Information

The Herndon Police Jail is managed by the Herndon Police Department and adheres to strict security protocols to ensure the safety of detainees and staff.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Detainees have the right to contact an attorney. Due to the short-term nature of the facility, standard visitation rights do not apply at the Herndon Police Jail.

Booking and Release Process

Individuals arrested in Herndon are booked at the Herndon Police Jail. After processing, they are typically transferred to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center or released, depending on the circumstances of their case.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do inmates stay at the Herndon Police Jail?

Inmates typically stay at the Herndon Police Jail for a short period, usually less than 24 hours, before being transferred or released.

Can I visit someone at the Herndon Police Jail?

Visitation is typically not available at the Herndon Police Jail due to its short-term holding nature.

Where are inmates transferred after the Herndon Police Jail?

Most inmates are transferred to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center for longer-term incarceration if necessary.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Herndon Police Jail. If you are have completed a Herndon Police Jail inmate search and have located an inmate, the information on this page will help you to stay in contact. We help you send money to jail, send & receive text messages, and provide the address for in-person visits.

Sending Money

Inmates who are currently imprisoned in Herndon Police Jail can receive money into their commissary account via money order, check or cash. Inmate visitors can also deposit money directly into the inmate's account at prison administrative office. Note: When sending the money via money order or check, mention the inmate id and full name on the back of the slip.

Sending a Package / Mail

You can send any mail to the inmates who are imprisoned in Herndon Police Jail. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

397 Herndon Pkwy., Herndon, VA, 20172

Please make sure the mail or package that you are sending comes under the list of approved items. For further clarification on the allowed items, contact the prison administration directly on 703-435-6842 .

Note: In case you want to send packages, you need to get prior approval from the prison administration. Contact the prison / jail staff for more information.

Phone calls

Inmates can call to any person outside who are on the approved members list between 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The cost of the call is beared by the receiver and the call can be of maximum 30 minutes. During rush hours, the calling time is reduced drastically to 10 minutes.

Visitation Rules

You need to get yourself registered in the visitors list before visiting any inmate in the prison. If you are visiting someone in Herndon Police Jail, make sure you are in approved visitors list. Confirm with the prison authorities before coming to visit the inmate.

Listed below are the basic visitation rules which one must adhere to:

  • Visitor must not be a prior felon.
  • Visitor must have a valid government ID.
  • A legal guardian must be accompanied for children below 16 years of age.

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General Stats for Virginia

Virginia Total Number of Inmates

58,737

Virginia Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

64,280

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

351

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

2,017

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

4,193

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

1,483

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

92.63

28,119

Female

7.37

2,238

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

47.39

435

Detained

51.63

474

Diverted

0

0

Prisons and Jails in Virginia