July 22, 2021
Current active COVID-19 cases include 6 inmates and 8 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. Update: Virginia Correctional Enterprises continues to manufacture both utility face masks and cleaning supplies approved by the EPA for use in combating the coronavirus, so there is no shortage o... Read More
July 22, 2021
RICHMOND — The Virginia Department of Corrections has completed the removal of restrictive housing in Virginia’s prisons, continuing its role as a leader ... Read More
July 19, 2021
RICHMOND — This week, the Virginia Department of Corrections honors the Department’s probation and parole officers, who work to keep our communities safer... Read More
July 08, 2021
RICHMOND — With vaccination rates rising and COVID-19 cases falling, the Department of Corrections will soon be able to allow external visitors back into ... Read More
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