Tidewater Detention Home

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Brief about Tidewater Detention Home

Tidewater Detention Home is a correctional facility for children under the age of 15 in Virginia. It has 0 beds. In Chesapeake, this facility serves as a facility for juvenile prisoners who have committed violent crimes.

Tidewater Detention Home provides exceptional services to ensure the safety and well-being of the facility residents. This facility commits to providing a safe environment for all juvenile residents and working on their overall development. The facility offers programs to make these children better humans and decrease societal recidivism.

The Chesapeake Law Enforcement Department upholds safety and justice in the local community. Chesapeake City sheriff's unwavering commitment to its responsibilities ensures a secure environment for living, working, and raising a family.

The Tidewater Detention Home is conveniently accessible to all citizens. The facility's address is 420 Albemarle Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320. See the map below for driving directions.

Facility Type and Security Level

The Tidewater Detention Home is a Juvenile facility with medium security. You can visit only once a week during the jail's working hours.

Education, Medication & Counseling

Tidewater Detention Home has all the basic civic amenities necessary to positively influence the children before release. Depending on the length of their sentence, inmates receive proper education. They also receive medical attention when needed, including monthly essential health checkups for those with previous medical records. Additionally, each inmate receives weekly counseling to support recovery from various situations.

Contact Tidewater Detention Home Administration

Contact Number

You can reach out to the facility's administration department via the following number: 757-382-6648

Fax Documents

To Fax the required documents to the facility, you can fax 757-382-8427.

Contact Via Email

To contact the facility via email, use the following email ID: staylor@cityofchesapeake.net. You can send important documents, requests, visitation documents, etc., via the above contact email.

How To Contact An Inmate At Tidewater Detention Home

Mail Inmates

You can mail inmates at the Tidewater Detention Home addressed to:

Connect Inmates Via Phone

The Tidewater Detention Home allows phone calls or video communication with offenders. Phone calls get managed through GTL, which requires setting up a specific account. Read our first-time phone setup guide for a hassle-free experience. It's important to note that all calls are recorded and subject to monitoring. Inmates are unable to receive calls but can make collect calls.

How to Send Money To An Inmate's Trust Fund In Tidewater Detention Home

Sending money to an inmate's trust fund has become much easier in the last ten years. To send money to an inmate incarcerated in Tidewater Detention Home, you can use any of the following methods:

1. Using the Jpay.com website or Mobile Apps Jpay Android / Jpay iOS
2. Using Phone: Call the 24/7 helpline at 800-574-5729 and speak with a live agent to send money.
3. You can also walk into Jpay's kiosks
4. MoneyGram: You can deposit cash with any MoneyGram agent near you. VADOC receive code is 5189.
5. Money order: You can also send a money order by mailing it to the JPay office:
   Inmate Name, #Inmate ID
   JPay, PO Box 278170,
   Miramar, FL 33027
   Download the VA money order slip to send a money order.

You can read our ultimate guide to sending money to an inmate or visit the facility website to understand the process better.

Visitation Guide For Tidewater Detention Home

Follow the facility's visitation hours for a smooth entry. The timings are below. For updated timings, visit the Brazos County Juvenile Justice website or contact the facility at 757-382-6648

Be Approved For Visitation

To visit an inmate, you must be on the approved visitor list. To be added to the list, you need to apply by following the instructions in our application guide. You can download the application form from the article. Once you've filled it out, you can mail or fax it to the facility for processing.

Prepare For Visitation

Visitation Rules

Visitors should adhere to the prescribed dress code and conduct rules; all visits are contactless. To learn more about the visitation rules, read our complete guide to visitation. Valid identification is mandatory for all individuals visiting the correctional facility.

Below is a list of visitation rules you must keep in mind.

• Bring required ID
• Dress appropriately
• If you are visiting with a child, bring the necessary documentation.
• No video or audio recordings are permitted.
• You can bring food or beverages
• You should avoid bringing non-allowed contraband items in prisons.
• Keep your distance from other visitors and inmates.
• Respect the guards.

Visitation Timings

Visitation will not be available on government holidays except festivals.

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