Prince William County Inmate Search
An inmate search provides information on individuals detained or incarcerated in correctional facilities in Prince William County, Virginia. Depending on the inmate's location and date of incarceration, records may be obtained directly from databases maintained by the county or state government. Inmate searches are important when locating incarcerated friends, visiting, sending money, or offering support. Members of the public also use inmate information to make informed choices about personal safety; hence, inmate records are considered a part of Prince William County Public Records.
Prince William County Crime and Incarceration Statistics
Prince William County had a crime rate of 31.6 incidents per 1,000 residents as of 2021. The county recorded 15,507 crimes, up from the 14,643 recorded the previous year. Of these, law enforcement officers made 7.573 arrests. Approximately 7,100 of the arrested were adults, while 470 were juveniles. Law enforcement officers also issued 8,741 traffic citations, down from 23,490 issued in the previous year. Property crimes accounted for nearly 60% of total crimes. The county recorded 9,482 crimes against property, 4,472 crimes against persons, and 1,553 crimes against society. 35.4% of criminal incidents occurred in a residence or home, while 23.9% occurred on the road, in a parking lot, or in a camp.
Prince William County Prison System
Prince William County has two correctional facilities as of 2023: a modular jail and a detention center. Located at 14873 Dumfries Rd, the adult detention center is a medium-security facility that serves the county and towns such as Haymarket, Triangle, Dumfries, and Occoquan. The county also has a juvenile detention center for minors. Unlike some counties in the state, Prince William County has no state-run correctional facility.
- Prince William County Juvenile Detention Center
- Prince William County-Manassas Modular Jail
How to Find an Inmate in Prince William County
Records of inmates incarcerated in county-run facilities are maintained by the Prince William County - Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center. Residents can learn the status of an inmate by calling (703) 792-5811. Records may also be available by visiting the center at:
9320 Lee Ave.
Manassas, VA 20110
To find Prince William County inmates serving sentences longer than a year outside the county, residents are advised to contact the Virginia Department of Corrections. The department provides multiple options for finding inmates, including an online inmate locator tool.
How Does a Prince William County Inmate Search Work?
Inmate searches are possible as a result of the Virginia Public Records Act, which allows members of the public to access any open record maintained by government bodies. Inmate records are considered open and, therefore, fall under the provisions of this act. In Prince William County, the oversight of these records rests with the correctional department. Some of the information that can be found during an inmate search includes the following:
- The last and first name of the inmate
- The inmate's birth date
- Criminal charges
- Bond information and fines
- Scheduled court date
- Release date
- Court status of the inmate
- Inmate's location (name of the facility where the inmate is being held)
- Inmate's admission date
- Projected parole date
- Release date (Inmates projected release date if known)
- Sentencing information (offense, duration of sentence)
Where to Find a Prince William County Inmate Locator
To find an inmate held in Prince William County jail, residents must contact the record division of the Adult Detention Center. The detention center maintains all records of incarcerated inmates and releases this on request (juveniles not included). Residents can call the center at (703) 792-5811 during the day and (703) 792-6420 after hours. The office opens Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (except for holidays)
Some of the information that can be obtained by contacting the center includes:
- Offender's next scheduled court date
- Offender's criminal charges
- Status of the offender
- Inmate's release date.
The Adult Detention Center only holds inmates sentenced for one to 12 months. Residents' sentences for longer than 12 months are transferred to facilities maintained by the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC). Friends and family can find inmates held in state-run correctional facilities using the VADOC inmate locator tool. Users can filter search results by name or a known inmate ID. Searches can also be filtered using a known alias, middle name, location, age, or release date.
Members of the general public may also be able to find inmate records using third-party inmate locators. These platforms provide access to data aggregated from multiple jurisdictions across the US, including Prince William County. Users can conduct multiple searches using either a known inmate name or any other defining detail. Access to these platforms may require paying a fee.
How to Send Money to a Prince William County Inmate
The Adult Detention Center provides multiple options for depositing funds in an inmate account.
Funds can be transferred to an inmate's account using the online ConnectNetwork service. This option will require that senders create an account using a valid email address. Online payments may be made using a credit card or debit card (VISA or Mastercard).
Friends and family can also send money to a Prince William County inmate by mailing it to the account office. Mailed funds must include the inmate's name and be formatted as follows:
Prince William County – Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center
Inmate Accounts
9320 Lee Avenue
Manassas, VA 20110
Alternatively, inmate funds can be transferred over the phone by calling ConnectNetwork at 1-888-988-4PMT (4768). In addition, funds may be paid directly by making in-person deposits at the kiosk located in the facility's lobby. Payments can be made using either cash, credit cards, or debit cards.
How to Visit a Prince William County Inmate
Inmates at the Prince William County Adult Detention Center are permitted one non-contact visit each week. The prison only allows video visitations, and visitors must be registered on the inmate's permitted list prior to the date. Registration for visits is done using the facility's online scheduling platform. Depending on the inmate's status and type of visitor, visits may last 20 minutes or up to 60 minutes.
While at the facility, visitors must follow the facility's regulations for dressing. These include:
- Visitors may not wear see-through clothing
- Visitors may not wear skirts or dresses shorter than 5" above the knee
- Visitors may not wear any shirt, slack, or skirt with high slits
- Visitors may not wear any revealing clothing that exposes the chest or stomach.
Prior to being admitted into the facility, visitors must present a valid photo ID, such as a passport or driver's license (or a school ID for minors). Visitors are also not permitted to bring any food, drink, or personal items (except for IDs, glasses, and keys) into the visitation lobby. Any visiting minor must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
How to Send Jail Mail in Prince William County
Inmates at the Prince William County Adult Detention Center can send and receive unlimited mail from friends and family. However, all incoming and outgoing mail must be written per regulations. This includes refraining from adding inappropriate pictures, plastic cards, glitter, confetti, lipstick, or other markings.
In addition, all incoming mail must include the inmate's name and jail number and be sent to the following address:
Prince William County - Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center
9320 Lee Avenue
Manassas VA 20110
Envelopes must also include the sender's complete return address. Any incoming mail that violates any of these conditions is returned to the sender. Although inmates can receive newspapers, the correctional facility only permits newspapers mailed directly by the publisher.
Prince William County Jails and Prisons
The following is a list of the jail facilities and detention centers located in Prince William County.
Prince William County Juvenile Detention Center
14873 Dumfries Rd,
Manassas, VA, 20112
(703) 792-8282
Prince William County-Manassas Modular Jail
9320 Lee Ave, 20110
Manassas, VA
