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Virginia Commonwealth University Police Department Holding Facility

Overview

The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Police Department operates a temporary holding facility for individuals arrested on campus or in the immediate vicinity. This facility is not a long-term jail but serves as a short-term detention center for processing and holding suspects before they are transferred to the Richmond City Jail or released.

Contact Information

Address: 938 W Grace St, Richmond, VA 23284
Phone: (804) 828-1196 (non-emergency)
Emergency: 911
Website: https://police.vcu.edu/
Email: [email protected]

Locating an Individual

To locate someone who may have been detained by VCU Police, contact the VCU Police Department directly at (804) 828-1196. Due to the temporary nature of this facility, individuals are typically transferred to Richmond City Jail if they are not released quickly.

Visitation Information

As this is a temporary holding facility, there are no regular visitation hours. Individuals are usually held for a short period before being transferred or released.

Sending Money

The VCU Police Department holding facility does not accept money for detainees due to the short-term nature of the detention. If an individual is transferred to Richmond City Jail, money can be sent through that facility's procedures.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Detainees are typically allowed to make a phone call to arrange for bail or legal representation. There are no video call options available at this facility.

Inmate Services and Programs

Due to the temporary nature of this holding facility, there are no long-term inmate services or programs available.

Security and Management

The holding facility is managed by the VCU Police Department and adheres to strict security protocols to ensure the safety of detainees and officers.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Detainees have the right to contact legal representation. Due to the short-term nature of the facility, standard visitation rights do not apply.

Booking and Release Process

Individuals arrested are booked at the VCU Police Department, which includes taking fingerprints and photographs. They may be released on their own recognizance, after posting bail, or transferred to Richmond City Jail for further processing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long are individuals held at the VCU Police Department holding facility?

Individuals are typically held for a short period, usually not exceeding 24 hours, before being released or transferred to Richmond City Jail.

Can I visit someone being held at the VCU Police Department?

Due to the temporary nature of this facility, there are no regular visitation hours. Individuals are usually held for a short period before being transferred or released.

How can I find out if someone has been arrested and is being held by VCU Police?

Contact the VCU Police Department directly at (804) 828-1196 to inquire about an individual's status.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Virginia Commonwealth University. If you are have completed a Virginia Commonwealth University 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 Virginia Commonwealth University 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 Virginia Commonwealth University. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

938 W. Grace St., Richmond, VA, 23284

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 804-828-1196 .

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 Virginia Commonwealth University, 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