May 25, 2020
Current active COVID-19 cases include 602 offenders and 118 VADOC staff members. Visitation and volunteer activities at all VADOC facilities are cancelled until further notice. For updated, recorded information, please call 804-887-8484. Latest Update: Virginia Correctional Enterprises manufactures both utility face masks and cleaning supplies approved by the EPA for use in combating the coronavirus, so there is no shortage of... Read More
May 04, 2020
RICHMOND — This week, the Virginia Department of Corrections honors the men and women on its frontline who are protecting and promoting the safety of inca... Read More
April 24, 2020
RICHMOND — The Virginia General Assembly on Wednesday approved a proposed budget amendment from Governor Ralph Northam giving the director of the Departme... Read More
April 20, 2020
RICHMOND — While the nationwide struggle to increase testing for the coronavirus continues, the Virginia DOC has worked with its partners at Virginia Comm... Read More
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