October 15, 2021
Current active COVID-19 cases include 97 inmates and 76 VADOC staff members. For updated, recorded information, please call 804-887-8484. Update: On July 15, all state correctional facilities opened to attorneys and court officials, embassy and consulate officials, and other official visitors. On August 1, all facilities were opened to religious visitors and volunteers. The Department anticipates that in-person family visita... Read More
October 14, 2021
RICHMOND — As employers these days search for available workers, they often overlook an untapped labor source – qualified former inmates. The Virginia De... Read More
August 19, 2021
RICHMOND — The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) has received two of the highest honors available to correctional agencies. The American Correcti... Read More
August 11, 2021
RICHMOND — The Virginia Department of Corrections began reopening its facilities to the public on July 15 and will enter another important phase of reopen... Read More
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