AS OF APRIL 7, 2020, WE HAVE NO CONFIRMED CASES

 

 

MARCH 30,2020- Due to the recent federally mandated extension for social distancing, all programs, visitation, workforce, and work release programs have been suspended until April 30, 2020. In addition, our lobby and restrooms will continue to remain closed to the public until further notice.

We will continue to monitor the situation and update you as things move forward. We thank you for your patience and cooperation.

 

MARCH 25, 2020- COVID-19 Update: Lobby Closure

In an effort to reduce the possibility of introducing the COVID-19 virus into the facility, effective immediately, the lobby and restrooms, have been closed to the public. Attorneys will still be granted access, after a brief screening.

The Jail ATM kiosk has been moved into the vestibule and is now available 24 hours a day to anyone wishing to place money on an inmate’s account.

Staff members will still be available to accept new committal undergarments Monday-Friday 9am-6pm. However, to limit possible exposures and contact, this procedure has changed.

• When bringing in undergarments family/friends will press the intercom button in the vestibule for assistance. During normal business hours, this will connect you with the receptionist. From 5pm-6pm, this will contact you with security staff, who will be able to accept the property.
• The staff member will get your information and ask for you to hold up each item so that it can be viewed through the glass.
• Once each item has been confirmed, a receipt will be written and passed through the door.
• The person who brought the property can then leave it in the vestibule and once they have exited, the staff member will immediately retrieve it.

MARCH 23, 2020-  COVID-19 Update:

On March 16, 2020, the Supreme Court of Virginia issued the attached order, which outlines measures the courts are taking to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Virginia Court Measures COVID-19

In addition, we are actively working with the courts in all the jurisdictions we serve to find alternatives to incarceration for those inmates that may qualify. However, please keep in mind, ultimately, it is the court’s decision and RSW has no authority to release, furlough, or place an inmate on a community-based program without direct authorization from the courts.

We will continue to update everyone, as things continue to evolve

MARCH 20, 2020- Effective immediately and until further notice, all Pre-Trial drug/alcohol screenings have been suspended. In addition, all delayed confinements and weekender inmates are NOT to report, until further notice.

LOBBY HOURS CHANGE- Effective, Monday, March 23, 2020, our lobby will be open from 9am-5pm. However, whites can still be dropped off, after hours, by pushing the intercom in the vestibule.

 

In an effort to keep families and friends connected with their loved ones during this time when visitation is suspended, RSW will be providing inmates with one free phone call every three days. In addition, due to procedure changes stemming from the COVID-19 virus, RSW will temporarily not be accepting money orders for deposits onto inmates’ accounts starting Friday, March 20, 2020. Family and friends have two options to deposit funds. They may use the website www.jailatm.com or the ATM machine in the front lobby, which will remain available for cash and/or credit card deposits. We will continue to provide updates on any procedural changes as they become available.

 

MARCH 17, 2020- All classes, (excluding Recruit Schools) held at the academy have been canceled until April 15^th. This includes all scheduled Instructor Schools. We will re-evaluate the situation as we near April 15^th to determine if any other measures are necessary.

 

MARCH 13, 2020 - After reviewing the information provided by the Centers for Disease Control, the Virginia Department of Health, and the Governor’s Office, we have decided to temporarily suspend all visitation and programs at RSW Regional Jail until further notice.  We understand this will create some frustration on the part of family and friends, but we ask for your patience and understanding as we deal with this evolving situation. Please understand that our primary concern is for the overall health of the community, and at this time, limiting the number of people entering the building is the most responsible thing to do. We have purchased additional sanitizing equipment that may allow us to operate public visitation through our video visitation system in the near future. In place of visitation, we are working with our inmate tablet/phone vendor to provide free calls/texts during this time so you can stay in communication with your friends and family. We will provide any updates or changes as this situation develops.

 

This temporary visitation suspension will not limit access to attorneys; however, we would encourage you to take care of matters by phone, if possible, or by utilizing video visitation in the lobby. In addition, we ask that if you are feeling ill or have possibly come into contact with someone that has been exposed to the COVID-19 virus that you please not come to the facility.

 

   

Again, we ask for everyone’s patience and cooperation while this situation moves forward. We are monitoring things closely and will do our absolute best to keep you informed. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.