PETERSBURG SHERIFF’S OFFICE Handbook for Inmates
Letter from Sheriff VANESSA R. crawford
Your rights while in custody at PCJ: • You have the right to protection from personal abuse, corporal punishment, excessive use of force, property damage and harassment • You also have the right to be free from discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, sex, handicap or political beliefs.
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elcome to the Petersburg City Jail. The Sheriff is the governing authority at this facility. This Handbook is designed to help you during your stay. The rules in this Handbook were devised in accordance with the Virginia Department of Corrections Standards. These rules and regulations are provided to assist you in your adjustment to confinement and to ensure your safety and the security of the jail. You are required to obey these rules or be disciplined in accordance with established procedure. You are required to make yourself familiar with the contents of this book, as it contains information for which you will be held accountable. You are encouraged to participate in the educational, spiritual, self- improvement, and vocational programs that are available within both facilities. Your adherence to all facility rules and procedures is appreciated and expected. The Deputies working on your floor have been given full authority under the guidelines and policies to assist you in meeting your needs. It is my expectation that the Deputies treat you with dignity and respect. You are required to in turn respect the Deputies and treat them just as you would like to be treated.
You have control over your destiny. Your conduct here will determine your treatment. The time spent incarcerated can be a constructive learning experience. It is up to you. As the Sheriff, it is my expectation that my staff and I steadfastly enforce all rules and regulations and that we stay committed to operating this facility in a safe, efficient, and professional manner.
Vanessa R. Crawford Vanessa R. Crawford, Sheriff
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• Admission Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 • Personal Property and Money. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
INMATE RULES • • • • • • • • •
Inmate Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Classification Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Personal Hygiene. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Medical and Dental Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Telephone Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Canteen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Visiting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Items Which May Be Left For Inmates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Services, RECREATION & PERSONAL ITEMS • • • • •
Religious Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Recreation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Legal Materials and Books. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Library Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Authorized Items Which May Be Kept In The Cell . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
INMATE DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURESs • • • • • • • • •
Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Procedure Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Code of Offenses: Category 1 Offenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Code of Offenses: Category 2 Offenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Determining the Penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Authorized Disciplinary Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Notations and Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Segregation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Inmate Grievances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
RESOURCES GUIDE • Local Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 • Law Enforcement & Courts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
LEGAL SERVICES • Attorneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 • Bail Bondsmen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 • Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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I. Admission Process A. You have been committed to the Petersburg City Jail. These rules have been prepared for your information and guidance during your stay. Each inmate should read this booklet carefully and become thoroughly familiar with the procedures outlined herein. Should you have any questions concerning the procedures contained in this handbook, do not hesitate to contact any deputy on duty. B. On admission, all inmates will be thoroughly searched and all unauthorized items must be turned over to Jail officials for storage in the property area. C. On admission inmates will be allowed two (2) completed telephone calls to a party of their choice to notify relatives, friends, attorneys, or bondsman of their incarceration. Local calls will be free, however, the party being called must accept charges for long distance calls. Calls may not be charged to a third party.
II. Personal Property and Money A. Upon admission, the inmate will be required to turn over to Jail officials, all money and personal property, other than the items listed below. An itemized inventory of all monies and personal property will be made and a receipt will be given to the inmate of all items retained by facility officials.
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Inmates may retain in their possession, if they so desire: 1) Addresses and telephone numbers; 2) Prescription eyeglasses and hearing aids; 3) Personal legal material, such as those in their possession when arrested or served afterwards, and reasonable amounts of legal, and religious materials, books, magazines, and newspapers 4) A reasonable number of photographs, not to exceed (20) 5”x 7” in size. No picture frames are permitted, and photographs with backing may be retained only if the backing is removed; 5) No jewelry. B. The inmate will be fully responsible for all property retained in his possession. All items of value are to be turned over to facility officials for safe keeping. C. An accurate account shall be maintained of each inmate’s funds on canteen. The amount expended and the balance on hand will be recorded and retained during the inmate’s incarceration. D. Money for inmates may be deposited in the kiosk in the jail lobby any time while lobby is open. E. On admission, inmates must turnover to the Jail officials all medications. Medications will be forwarded to the Medical Department and will be dispensed to the inmate as prescribed by physician. F. The balance of the inmate’s funds and all personal property will be returned to him upon his release in the form of a check or whenever possible, a debit card. The debit card has a MasterCard logo and can be used where MasterCard’s are accepted. The fees that could possibly be associated with it are described in the chart on the next page (4). G. If the inmate is transferred to another institution, his money and personal property will be forwarded with him, if permitted. The inmate must sign his personal property receipt for all items given to him or transferred with him.
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Card Activation Fee
Free
Weekly Maintenance*
$1.50
Support Calls Fee
Free
Pin Change Fee
Free
Domestic ATM Fees**
$2.75
International ATM Fees**
$3.75
ATM Account Inquiry
$1.50
POS Debit Fee (PIN and signature)
Free
ATM Decline for NSF
$2.75
ATM Decline International Fee
$3.75
Card to Bank Funds Transfer (ACH)
$2.00
Account Closure Fee ( should a cardholder want to receive a check from the bank)
$25.00
No fee for service calls. Replacement Card if lost: $10.00 * After three (3) days of being issued the card starts incurring weekly maintenance fees to cover the cost of the FDIC insured account ** Fees may also be imposed by the local ATM provider and are in addition to Rapid’s card fees.
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III. Inmate Rules A. All cells will be opened 30 minutes prior to the morning feeding. This will allow everyone plenty of time to get up, dress, and get ready for breakfast.
B. All beds will be made not later than 9:00
A.M. They will be made in uniform manner with the sheets and blanket tightly tucked under the edge of the mattress. The extra blanket (if provided) will be neatly folded and placed at the foot of the bed. The cell and surrounding areas must be kept clean at all times.
C. Hanging pictures or writing on the walls will not be
allowed. No soap cartons, rags, books, clothing, blankets, newspapers, or any other articles of any kind will be permitted on the bars or to be hanging. Violations will result in disciplinary actions.
D. No pillows, blankets, sheets, or other bed clothing is allowed on the cell block floors or to be taken out of the cells at anytime.
E. No food, trash, or paper (other than toilet paper) is to be put in toilets at any time.
F. Inmates must conduct themselves with decency and in an orderly manner at all times.
G. No food, milk, cereal boxes, cartons, empty milk jugs,
etc., are to be kept in the housing areas. (Except on items purchased from the jail canteen.)
H. Inmates are not permitted to have money in their possession at any time.
I. Gambling, operating a gambling pool, store
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J. Inmates attempting to smuggle into the facility any firearms, files,
saws, knives, narcotics, or any other contraband will be subject to disciplinary action and criminal prosecution.
K. Inmates attempting to escape will be subject to disciplinary action and criminal prosecution.
L. This facility is managed and controlled by the Sheriff and her staff. No
inmate shall have the right to assign work to another inmate or to have any control or supervision over them.
M. Any clothing, linens, fixtures, or other facility property damaged
or destroyed by any inmate will result in disciplinary action and/ or criminal charges.
N. Profanity, loud whistling, yelling, or any indecent conduct will not be
permitted at any time. Violations will result in disciplinary actions and subject to criminal prosecution.
O. Inmates are subject to the orders of any deputy, and should willingly obey all instructions that are given to him.
P. All cell doors will be locked at 12:00 A.M. during the week; Sunday-
Thursday at 1:00A.M. On weekends; Friday-Saturday and holidays and remain locked until the next morning. Inmates are prohibited from taking any action to block normal operation of cell doors. Should an inmate be found in violation of this rule, he will be subject to disciplinary action and/or criminal prosecution.
Q. The televisions are turned on in the morning once the cellblock has been cleaned and are turned off at 12 midnight Sunday through Thursday and 1 a.m. on Friday, Saturdays and holidays. TV equipment will not be turned on until all daily procedures in cellblocks have been completed.
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R. The inmates have remote controls in each cellblock for televisions and the deputies on duty will ensure the volume is low enough as to not disturb other inmates in the cellblock.
S. All property and equipment within this facility is the property of
the City of Petersburg Sheriff ’s Office. Any inmate found guilty of damaging or destroying of any such property or equipment will beheld liable for the items damaged or destroyed and will be subject to disciplinary action and criminal prosecution.
T. Be advised if staff enters your cellblock and find sheets hanging
from bars, or anything that would obscure the view of the cellblock or inmates in the cell, the whole cell will immediately be placed on lockdown for a period of 24 hours. During lockdown there will be no television or telephone privileges. If individuals in your cell continue this behavior, the cell will placed on lockdown for a longer period with no visitation, television, telephone or commissary privileges. Inmates who violate any rules or regulations are subject to disciplinary action and/ or criminal charges.
U. Inmates are eligible to receive jail time through
good conduct, and accumulated jail time may be lost by misbehavior or failure to abide by the facility rules and regulations. Department of Corrections (DOC) inmates who have received their Custody Receive Date (CRD) are ineligible to receive jail credit days, as the DOC calculates their time by giving them up to 30 days off of their Good Time Release Date (GTRD).
V. Counts —Official counts are conducted at 7:00a.m., 11:00a.m., 3:00p.m., 7:00p.m.11:00p.m. and 3:00a.m. All are mandatory standing counts with the exception of 11:00p.m. And 3:00a.m. When you hear the bell (1 ring), it is your cue to stand for count. Only when you hear the bell ring twice (2 rings) will count be cleared. Any interference with an official count will result in disciplinary action and could result in the entire cell being placed on lockdown status. 8 | Petersburg City Jail Inmate Handbook
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IV. Classification Process A. Classification is an ongoing process to determine the cell assignment needs of both the institution and the inmate.
B. On admission to the facility, a member of the classification staff will
conduct a private interview with each inmate to obtain personal record data and background information. The information provided will be used to determine the cell assignment and the participation in work programs.
D. While at the Petersburg City Jail, an inmate may be given worker
status and receive the opportunity to work in the building. He will be allowed to maintain such status as long as he performs well, is of good behavior, and abides by the facility rules and regulations. Otherwise, such status will be revoked, and disciplinary action could be indicated. If revoked, the inmate will not be considered for another work assignment until after 6 months of stable adjustment.
E. All inmates housed at the Petersburg City Jail will be charged $1.00 (One Dollar) per day, unless working at least 20 hours a week. Inmates housed at the jail annex are exempt from the dollar a day charge, however they are required to participate in the treatment programs offered and work. F. Effective immediately, any inmate found without a wristband will be subject to the following disciplinary actions and sanctions: 1. $25.00 Replacement Fee 2. Loss of Visitation for 2 weeks 3. Loss of commissary for 2 weeks 4. Receive a charge for disobeying a direct order or destruction of jail property.
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V. PERSONAL HYGIENE A. As part of the processing procedure at the facility, each inmate will be issued clothing to replace his civilian clothing. Included with the clothing, inmates will receive a mattress, one (1) bed sheet, mattress cover, blanket, towel, and a washcloth. Inmates will be held responsible for this and any other facility property issued to him. B. During intake, each new committal must get a haircut, and must maintain a clean face free of hair and a haircut for the duration of sentence. C. If an inmate has no money in his account with which to purchase hygiene items, an indigent package will be given to him consisting of soap, toothbrush, 2 sheets of paper, envelope and toothpaste upon verification of the indigent status. D. Clean linen, towels, and washcloths shall be supplied once a week on a one-for-one exchange basis. E. A clean change of jail clothing will be supplied twice a week or as frequently as necessary when excessively soiled due to work. F. Each inmate in main population will have the opportunity to shower daily. G. Sanitation equipment will be made available for daily cleaning of toilets, cells, sinks and all common areas.
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VI. MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE A. A licensed physician heads the Medical Department and is scheduled to visit the jail and the jail annex once a week. B. Licensed health care personnel are on duty or on emergency call on a twenty-four (24) hours basis. Any inmate requiring immediate medical attention should inform a deputy on duty, who will follow through in notifying the medical staff. C. A medical co-payment policy for sick call and medical services is in effect at the Petersburg City Jail and Jail Annex. This policy requires inmates to make a co-payment for medical services as indicated below. The following medical services will be free: 1) Initial Admission Physical Screening 2) Follow up visits requested by medical staff 3) Medical Emergencies (determined by medical staff) The following medical services will require co-payment; 1) Sick call 2) Referral from sick call to specialist doctor visit 3) Non-urgent Emergency Care 4) Dentist call 5) Optometrist visit 6) Prescription/ Ordered Medication A co-payment shall also be required for any non-emergency Medical Services rendered by an external medical facility, and for medical services relating to pre-existing medical conditions with the exception of follow up visits requested by medical staff. Due to the increased number of inmates signing up for doctor’s call and exiting the cellblock and then deciding after exiting the cellblock that they no longer want to see that doctor, effective immediately, your medical co-pay will still be assessed from your account, once you exit the cell. Petersburg City Jail Inmate Handbook | 11
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Charges for medical services will be deducted from the individuals’ canteen account. Medical care shall never be refused for inmates who do not have money in their canteen account, however the account will go into a negative balance and if money is received into the account, it shall be deducted prior to canteen orders being filled. D. Routine sick call at the facility is scheduled to be conducted on Wednesdays. Anyone needing to see the Doctor should inform the medic at the 8:00 AM medication round on these days. When the medic cannot resolve the complaint, inmates needing to see the Doctor will be placed on the “Sick Call” list. E. Inmates in need of emergency dental care may be taken to the dentist providing services to the jail, after approval by the jail physician or a member of the inmate’s medical staff.
STATE CODE Per Code of Virginia 53.1-126—The Sheriff is responsible for providing medical treatment for any communicable diseases, serious medical needs or life threatening conditions. All other injury, illness or condition that existed prior to the inmate’s commitment to a local or regional facility needing outside medical services will be paid for by the inmate. Per Code of Virginia 53.1-133.01:1—Payment for bodily injury, Sheriff who operates a correctional facility is authorized to establish administrative procedures according to regulations promulgated by the Board for recovering from an inmate the cost for medical treatment of a physical injury that is inflicted intentionally on any person, including the inmate himself, by the inmate. 12 | Petersburg City Jail Inmate Handbook
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VII. TELEPHONE CALLS A. After initial telephone calls during admission
inmates are allowed telephone calls when confined to areas of the jail not containing a telephone. Inmates confined to these areas may be required to make a written request for such calls, stating the place to be called, the time for which the call is to be placed, and the person to be called. Such calls are limited to fifteen (15) minutes in duration. Should any inmate have an emergency that requires an additional telephone call at some other time, the inmate shall submit a written request to the shift supervisor.
B. All charges for long distance calls must be charged and accepted by the party being called. They may not be charged to third parties.
C. When telephone calls are made they will be noted in the telephone log. D. Certain cellblocks in the jail are equipped with telephones on which
outgoing collect calls may be made directly from the cellblock. The telephones will not be turned on until such a time when daily cleanup procedures have been met.
E. Where such telephones are operational, the number of calls is not
specifically limited, but inmates must cooperate among themselves to assure that all inmates desiring to do so will have a fair and reasonable opportunity to place calls. Inmates unfairly dominating usage of such telephones may have such privileges suspended. Should any inmate have an emergency that requires an additional phone call at some other time, the inmate shall submit a written request to one of the counselors.
F. When an inmate needs to call his attorney but the attorney will not
accept his collect call, he should submit a written request to his attorney through the mail to let them know that he needs to see them.
G. Telephones are a privilege and not a right. Any abuse of the
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VIII. MAIL A. There are no limits on the number of
letters an inmate may send or receive. Mail is sent and received daily, except on Saturday, Sunday, and holidays.
B. All mail to be sent out will be sealed by the inmate
and collected by the deputy on the floor. Incoming mail will not be censored or read, but it will be opened and examined for contraband outside the secure perimeter. General correspondence will be opened, searched and may be read by authorized staff where there is reasonable suspicion that a particular item of correspondence threatens the safety and security of the facility, the safety of any person, or is being used for promoting illegal activities. All incoming legal correspondence shall be opened and searched in the presence of the inmate.
C. Inmates may subscribe to magazines, newspapers, or books. The
exception is publications which violate the United States postal regulations, or which advocate the violent overthrow of the Government of the United States or of the State, or which advocate violence or rebellion against the authority under which the inmate is held. No magazines, books, or newspapers can be sent to an inmate from an individual. Inmates who receive publications that are listed on the disapproved publication list will not be allowed to receive that publication.
D. All inmates, regardless of their status, are afforded the same correspondence privileges.
E. No inmate’s mail will be intentionally delayed in mailing or delivery.
Mail that has been delivered for an inmate who has been transferred will be forwarded promptly.
F. Inmates may send registered or certified mail at their own expense. Notary services are available upon request.
G. No money can be sent to inmates in the form of cash. Only money sent in the mail in the form of cashier’s check or money order will
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be accepted. There is a Three Hundred ($300.00) dollar limit. This will be credited to the inmates account and receipts will be issued to the inmate.
H. Cash or money orders will have to be deposited in the inmate’s
account in the kiosk which is located in the lobby of the jail. For each transaction, there is a $3.00 fee. This fee goes towards the operation and maintenance of the kiosk. The Sheriff ’s Office receives no revenue from these transactions. I repeat, this is not a fee that the Sheriff ’s Office retains. The kiosk allows family members to deposit funds on inmate accounts as long as the lobby is open. The $3.00 will be deducted from the amount deposited in the kiosk. Example: If someone puts $10.00 on your account, they would put the $10.00 in, type in your identifying information and your PIN number. $7.00 would go on your account and $3.00 would go toward the cost of operating the kiosk. The minimum amount that can be deposited is $5.00. If your family wants to continue to mail money orders in to you, they may do that, however, by using the kiosk in the lobby, you will be able to pick the telephone up in your cell and immediately hear what transactions have taken place on your account, as well as your balance in the very near future. Money orders addressed to one inmate will not be accepted in a different inmate’s mail.
I. If you do not put your complete name and address on the envelope
as the return address, we cannot process your mail to go out. It must be your full name. It cannot be your initials. If you have sent mail down to go out and the person that you have addressed the envelope to has not received it, and you only put your initials on the envelope or you put no return name or address on the envelope, please contact in writing one of the counselors, and we will work to ensure your mail is handled properly.
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IX. Canteen A. There is a facility canteen vendor available from which inmates may order and purchase articles. In the near future you will be placing canteen orders through the telephone system.
This is how the system works: • Pick up the telephone in your cell, listen for the various prompts, and put in the item number and quantity. • You will hear the balance on your account. • At the end of your order, you will hear the total amount of your order. • This system will allow you to order as many items that you want, however, when the order is processed, it will cut off after your balance is exhausted. Example: If you have $20.00 on your account, and you order items totaling $25.00, the system will not fill any of the items that you called in after your $20.00 balance is exhausted. • Your order is recorded, so ordering something and then changing your mind later and saying you did not order a particular item can always be tracked. • You will be given a PIN number specifically for you. If you give your PIN number to someone or allow someone to somehow get it, is not the responsibility of the Petersburg Sheriff ’s Office. No one at the facility will be responsible for your PIN number.
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B. Order processing day is Monday, however, you may place your order
any time the telephones are on, but the order will not be processed until Monday. So if you place an order on Wednesday and you decide on Thursday that you want to change your order, you may do that until Monday. After Monday, you may not make any changes. Additionally, any expenses you incur between placing your order and your order being processed, will be deducted before your commissary order is processed.
C. The costs of purchases are deducted from the inmate’s personal
account. The total amount of each purchase will be established by the Sheriff, and may be changed from time to time as the cost of specific items change.
D. There are a variety of items available for purchase through the canteen. E. For the holiday season during the month of December, the inmate spending limit for commissary purchases increases by $25.00. Currently the limit is $100.00. The spending limit will return to $100.00 on January 1st.
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X. Visiting A. Each inmate will be permitted to designate three (3) persons whom
he authorizes to visit him. Each of these visitors may visit twice each week. An inmate may change the designated visitors once every 30 days, but in no instance may he receive visits from more than (3) such persons in any given week. Inmates housed on the second floor visitations lists may be modified on the 10th of each month, while inmates housed on the third floor visiting lists are modified on the 25th of each month.
B. Visiting hours at the jail are from 12:45 PM to 2:15 PM and again from
7:15 PM to 8:45 PM Tuesday through Friday. Upon being processed through intake, a “New Committal” may receive 3 visits within the first 24 hours after processing. Visiting days and hours may be changed from time to time to meet the needs of the facility and the inmates. At the jail annex, visiting hours are Saturdays and Sundays from10:00 am – 2:30 pm.
C. All visitors, 10 years of age and over, must have a photo identification
listing their date of birth. Only a Virginia driver’s license or Virginia Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) identification listing current address will be accepted. Out of town visitors must provide valid Government issued ID with current address. Out of town visitors will be given 30 minutes which is not during regular visitation hours.
D. Because of limited space available for visiting, inmates are limited to fifteen (15) minutes each.
E. Out-of-town visitors need not be on the inmate’s visiting card, and
they may visit during non-visitation hours. The time limit for out-oftown visitors will be 30 minutes. The cities of Petersburg, Colonial Heights, Hopewell, Richmond, and the counties of Chesterfield, Henrico, Sussex, Surry, Dinwiddie, and Prince George are deemed to be local rather than out-of-town areas. Only areas outside a fifty (50) mile radius will be considered out of town. Out of town visitors must present a valid driver’s license or government issued ID with their current address. Out of town visits may occur after regular visiting hours, but before 10:30p.m.
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F. If an out of town visitor visits more
than twice in a 30 day period, they will no longer be considered for an extended visit and it is the inmate’s responsibility to place those persons on their visiting list at the appropriate time.
G. Attorneys are not counted as
designated visitors and may visit with their clients during regular business hours and other reasonable times.
Jail Visiting hours 12:45 PM to 2:15 PM 7:15 PM to 8:45 PM Tuesday through Friday JAIL ANNEX VISITING HOURS 10:00 am – 2:30 pm Saturdays and Sundays
H. An inmate has the right to
confidential visits with the following persons:
1. Attorney (or authorized members of his staff),
probation officers, or authorized social workers.
2. Any minister, priest, rabbi, doctor, psychiatrist, or practicing psychologist.
I. Quarterly Children’s Visits. In an effort to strengthen family ties, we
have begun to allow visits from children under the age of 10 years to visit quarterly. The dates are the 4th Sunday in March, June, September, and December. The criteria to qualify for said visitation is as follows: 1. No infractions in the previous 6 months prior to requested visitation date. 2. Following all rules and regulations of the cognitive community and jail annex to include: workforce, work, educational release and treatment programs shall be followed without incident (Jail Annex inmates only). 3. Must complete an Inmate Request Form: outlining the child name, name of the mother, address of the child and mother and contact information. In addition, you must provide documented proof that you are the legal/ biological father of the child at a minimum of 15 days prior to the visitation day. Petersburg City Jail Inmate Handbook | 19
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4. Please understand that if you do not meet all of the above requirements, you will not be allowed to receive a visit from your child. 5. The visits will be for 30 minutes, however, in the event your visitors do not arrive at the scheduled time, then your visit will be denied, because all visits will be scheduled.
6. If legal guardian is unavailable for quarterly visit, the guardian
can provide a notarized statement to the inmate’s Case Manager authorizing another individual to bring the inmate’s child to the quarterly visit. The documentation must be provided the minimum 15 days prior to the visitation day. Notary forms can be requested through the Case Managers.
J. GED Graduation Exercises. In the event of successfully completing GED, those inmates will be allowed to invite 2 people who are on their visiting list to observe the ceremony. Names of their guests will have to be submitted before deadline, along with addresses, telephone numbers and relationship to inmate.
XI. Items Which May Be Left For Inmates A. Visitors and other persons may not bring anything to the facility for delivery to an inmate. The only item that can be left for an inmate shall be medication. All medication has to be properly labeled with the contents clearly marked showing the inmates’ name and contents. All medication will be processed through the medical department and arrangements should be made with the medical department, in advance, to have this medication brought to the facility.
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XII. Religious Services A. Ministers and religious groups from churches in the local area have
been approved by the Sheriff to visit the facility to conduct religious services in which the inmates may voluntarily participate. Each religious volunteer has been issued an ID card and must present that before entering the facility.
B. Any inmate is entitled to have his pastor visit him at any reasonable
time and may request the Sheriff or her designee to arrange a visit by a Chaplain.
XIII. Recreation A. The downtown facility has indoor recreation only which is available
for up to one (1) hour per week. All inmates are encouraged to participate. There is also outside recreation available such as basketball at the Jail Annex.
B. Indoor Activities for both facilities include:
1. TV in the dayrooms 2. Cards 3. Board Games 4. Reading materials available through the library book cart.
C. Jail Annex also has horseshoes, basketball and softball.
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XIV. Legal Materials and Books A. Each inmate is allowed to prepare
his own legal documents. No staff is available to assist inmates in preparing any legal documents, nor will the law library clerk operate in that capacity.
B. Each inmate may receive and retain a reasonable amount of legal materials. Any copies made for any reason will be made at a cost of $0.15 per page. No exceptions!
C. Sufficient paper, envelopes, and stamps
will be supplied for an inmate’s legal documents where the inmate is unable to provide his own. However, an inmate must be declared indigent before he can be given free writing materials.
XV. Library Services Both facilities have library materials available which the inmate may have access to as requested. Damage or destruction of the books and magazines will result in the inmate’s being assessed for the replacement cost of the items destroyed and possible disciplinary action.
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XVI. Authorized Items Which May Be Kept in the Cell A. An inmate may retain only the following items in his cell area: 1. The items authorized to be retained during admission. 2. A reasonable amount of items purchased or provided through the canteen.
3. The following quantities of facility issue clothing, linen and bedding: a. One (1) sheet b. One (1) mattress cover c. One (1) blanket d. One (1) mattress e. One (1) towel f. One (1) washcloth 4. All items shall be stored neatly or maintained in a tote in an orderly fashion, and the items retained in an inmate’s cell shall be limited to such amounts so as not to create a health, fire, or safety hazard. 5. All games and other non-personal items should be stored in a tote which will be provided by the jail staff.
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XVII. INMATE DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURESs DEFINITIONS: Advisor – An offender whose services are provided to assist an accused offender in the disciplinary process. Aggravated Assault - Intentional, impermissible physical contact involving a weapon and/or resulting in serious injury or committed with the intent to inflict serious injury. Calendar Day - Any 24-hour day regardless of weekends or holidays. Documentary Evidence - Written information relevant to the disciplinary report, which is in the possession of the facility. The information requested should only be that which is normally accessible to the offender. The request of documentary evidence cannot be used to request documents or items that offenders are not permitted to possess. Jail Time - For purposes of this procedure, “jail time” refers to jail credits. Hearings Officer – The appointee who is the sole fact finder in a disciplinary hearing and decides guilt or innocence of the accused offender and imposes an appropriate penalty. Isolation - Special purpose bed assignment in which the offender is confined without privileges - imposed by the Hearings Officer as a penalty for conviction of a disciplinary offense. Non-offender - Employee, volunteer, or member of the general public. Deputy-in-Charge (OIC) – A Sergeant designated ranking deputy 24 | Petersburg City Jail Inmate Handbook
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of the jail - this is normally the Shift Commander, or the Assistant Shift Commander. Pre-Hearing Detention (PHD) - Special purpose bed assignments, utilized under proper administrative process, for the immediate confinement of inmates who have been charged with an offense under the Offender Disciplinary Procedure, are awaiting a Disciplinary Hearing, and are considered to be a potential threat to persons or property, or for escape. Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) – An individual employed in a designated mental health services position as a Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Social Worker or Registered Nurse and licensed in the Commonwealth, or an individual with a graduate degree in psychology, social work, or relevant human services area with knowledge, training, and skills in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders and under the supervision of a licensed clinician. Reporting Deputy - Any employee of the Petersburg Sheriff ’s Office who observes or who receives reliable information indicating a violation of the Code of Offenses or of institutional rules and regulations, and files a written disciplinary report. The Reporting Deputy should have sufficient knowledge of the incident to adequately answer questions of the Hearings Deputy and the accused offender about the specific facts of the offense. Simple Assault - A physical attack or impermissible physical contact by one person upon another, where the victim does not suffer serious injury. Vacate - The process used to change the Disciplinary Offense Report to a higher, equivalent, or lesser offense where the offender was charged with an incorrect offense code. A disciplinary report may only be vacated at the disciplinary hearing by the Hearings Deputy, and only before an actual decision of guilt or innocence is rendered. To vacate a disciplinary report, the description of offense must be able to support the new offense code without revision. Where the disciplinary report is dismissed, or the offender is found not guilty of the offense, the disciplinary report cannot be vacated and reheard. Working Day - Weekdays, Monday through Friday, except official state holidays Petersburg City Jail Inmate Handbook | 25
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I. PROCEDURE OVERVIEW A. The Disciplinary Hearing is an administrative due process proceeding. Although strict rules of evidence do not apply, a finding of guilt must be supported by evidence presented at the hearing. Applicable administrative and case law are referenced as tools of interpretation. B. In accordance with COV §53.1-39 and constitutional law, corporal punishment and inhumane treatment are expressly prohibited. C. This operating procedure applies to the discipline of all offenders incarcerated in facilities of the Petersburg Sheriff ’s Office. 1. Each offender under the jurisdiction of the Petersburg Sheriff ’s Office will receive a copy of this Offender Disciplinary Procedure. 2. When a literacy or language barrier exists, an interpreter/ translator will assist the offender in understanding the disciplinary procedure. 3. Each Petersburg Sheriff ’s Office employee will be given a copy of this procedure and will receive training on the rules of offender conduct, the rationale for the rules, and the sanctions available. 4. Both inmates and staff will sign verifying receipt of the Defender Disciplinary Procedure. The receipt, signed by the offender, (such as Receipt of Offender Discipline Procedure, see Attachment #14) will be maintained in the offender’s facility record. 5. Each facility will provide offenders and staff with a copy of the facility rules and regulations during orientation. D. All attached forms (other than Receipt of Offender Discipline Procedure, Attachment #14) associated with this procedure will be used as designed and shall not be customized by facilities. E. Each disciplinary hearing shall be conducted by a Hearings Deputy who will report to the Sheriff or her designee. 1. Hearings Deputies shall have the following qualifications: a. Appointed by the Sheriff. b. Have thorough understanding of the disciplinary process c. Be an objective and impartial decision-maker 26 | Petersburg City Jail Inmate Handbook
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d. Follow all aspects of the Offender Discipline Hearings Deputy Code of Ethics at all times by demonstrating the appropriate: i. Competencies ii. Independent Decision-Making iii. Dignity and Decorum iv. Professional Conduct v. Personal Conduct vi. Confidentiality e. Successfully complete the training requirements set forth by the Sheriff. 2. Any Hearings Deputy who was an eyewitness to the offense, or has material knowledge of the offense, is assumed to have prior knowledge of the offense and should disqualify himself from hearing the disciplinary report. 3. Each facility shall have one or more Alternate Hearings Officers to conduct disciplinary hearings in the absence of the Hearings Deputy and in cases where the Hearings Deputy must be disqualified. a. Only Captains and above may serve as Alternate Hearings Officers. Exceptions to these requirements must be specifically approved by the Sheriff. b. Each Alternate Hearings Officers must be appointed, approved and trained the same as listed above for Hearings Officers. All training must be completed before the Alternate Hearings Officer can conduct a disciplinary hearing. F. Advisors should be appointed by the Hearings Officer to help the offender as needed in the disciplinary process. 1. Advisors must possess an adequate knowledge of the disciplinary process and all relevant operating procedures accessible to offenders. Petersburg City Jail Inmate Handbook | 27
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2. The role of the advisor will vary from case to case based on the specific needs of the offender. For example, where a literacy problem exists, the offender may need additional assistance in completing Witness Request Forms, completing the Reporting Deputy Response Form, or requesting Documentary Evidence. 3. Although the advisor is not expected to serve as an advocate for the accused offender, the advisor and the Hearings Officer are expected to ensure the offender receives a fair hearing. 4. The Hearings Officer will further monitor the advisor to ensure the offender receives an appropriate level of assistance.
IV. CODE OF OFFENSES A. CATEGORY I OFFENSES 100.
Killing or attempting to kill any person
101.
a. Escape or attempted escape b. Making threats or plans to escape
102.
Possession or use of a weapon, sharpened instrument, ammunition, explosive or incendiary device, or any chemical, poison or substance capable of maiming, blinding, disfiguring or causing any serious injury or death (weapons include facsimiles of these devices).
103.
Inciting to riot or rioting
104.
Setting a fire resulting in actual damage or injury to persons or property
105.
a. Aggravated assault upon a non-offender b. Aggravated assault upon an offender NOTE: In the case of an altercation between two offenders, this offense will apply only to the offender who attacks or initiates the actual physical contact, See Section III. For definitions of aggravated and simple assault.
106.
a. Sexual assault upon or making forcible sexual advances toward a  non-offender
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b. Sexual assault upon or making forcible sexual advances toward an offender 108.
a. Seizing or holding hostage or in any manner unlawfully detaining any non-offender against their will b. Seizing or holding hostage or in any manner unlawfully detaining any offender against their will.
110.
Possession of deputies or other sheriff ’s deputies uniform or parts thereof
111.
Intentionally destroying, altering or damaging state, or any person’s property
112.
Demanding or receiving anything of value under threat of any kind, including by extortion or blackmail NOTE: The threat may be verbal, including in person or by telephone, or in writing, including by mail When a disciplinary report for this offense code is written, the Reporting Deputy should describe the type of threat used in the commission of this offense.
116.
a. Refusal to provide sample for DNA analysis (First refusal) b. Refusal to provide sample for DNA analysis (Second refusal) c. Refusal to provide sample for DNA analysis (Third and subsequent refusal)
119.
Refusal to participate in testing, classification, or reentry preparation NOTE: Refer to Section VIII., S. and T. before using this offense code.
a. Preventative/prophylactic therapies and/or treatment for contagious diseases which are determined by the medical authority or state/ federal law or regulation to present a public health risk
b. Diagnostic, educational, psychological, or other required evaluation
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NOTE: Includes refusal to obtain birth certificate (unless no birth certificate exists) refusal to participate/removal from Productive Citizenship Program, etc.
d. Refusal to participate in required sex offender registration NOTE: Includes refusal to provide fingerprints, sign registration form, etc.
120.
a. Possession or use of security materials, devices, or equipment
b. Tampering with security materials, devices, or equipment
c. Possession of tools or implements with which to disable, alter, tamper, or interfere with security materials, devices, or equipment NOTE: Security materials, devices, and equipment include, but are not limited to, security keys, handcuffs, locking devices, communications equipment, maps, security cameras and monitors, security procedures, and instructions for the manufacture or operation of such devices or equipment.
121.
False statements or charges against an employee NOTE: Due to the sensitive nature of this offense, it is important that it is handled with utmost caution and fairness to avoid hindering the offender’s right to file complaints against employees. The purpose of this offense is to prevent offenders from fabricating false charges against corrections employees. Before this offense can be brought, there must be an investigation by an impartial third party to determine that there are no facts that could substantiate the statement or charge. The investigation should include, but is not limited to, interviewing the offender who made the allegation and the employee who is the subject of the allegation. The employee who is the subject of the statement/charge will not be the Reporting Deputy.
122.
a. Possession of unauthorized or un-prescribed drugs
b. Possession of paraphernalia for administration of drugs
c. Under the influence of drugs (pertains to any use of unprescribed drugs)
d. Refusal to submit to drug test
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e. Distribution of unauthorized or un-prescribed drugs
f. Adulteration, dilution or substitution of specimen for the purpose of compromising the results of the drug test NOTE: An offender who tests positive for dilution of the specimen due to ingesting excessive liquids, should be given a warning with no disciplinary charge and retested. An offender who tests positive for dilution of the specimen on any subsequent test after receiving one warning should be charged with Offense Code 122f.
123.
Commission of fraud or bribery by any means of communication. Use of the telephone for an illegal purpose or to commit or further a Category 1 act.
124.
The spitting/throwing or otherwise transferring of bodily waste/ fluids on another person
125.
Intimidation of any person in the furtherance of gang activities
126.
Recruitment of any person into gang participation or activities
127.
Involvement in gang activities not otherwise listed as an offense in this operating procedure
128.
Participating in, or encouraging others to participate in, a work stoppage, or a group demonstration
129.
Gathering around or approaching any person in a threatening or intimidating manner
130.
Failure to comply with the rules and regulations of any community release, work release, or pre-release program not otherwise listed as a Category I offense in this operating procedure, or a disciplinary report that resulted in a loss of Jail Time
131.
Possession of Unauthorized Communication Devices, to include, but not limited to, cell phones, pagers, Palm Pilots, 2- way Communication Devices, and any enabling components such as chargers, power cords, batteries, connectors/adapters, etc.
132.
Possession/Construction of a device designed to deceive Staff, to include, but not limited to, the fabrication of a Dummy.
133.
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134.
The malicious wounding or to otherwise cause bodily injury to, administering poison to, or exposing poison with the intent that it be consumed by canines working in Petersburg Jail facilities or other animals under Petersburg Sheriff ’s Office care.
135.
Solicitation of Staff Misconduct - an offender commits this offense when he/she attempts or is complicit to an act(s) where he/she seeks to obtain by coercion, persuasion, intimidation, or influence, to entice any staff into an unlawful act and/or violation of Sheriff ’s Office policy or procedure. This offense code excludes sexually related infractions. A disciplinary report for this offense code should be written only after the findings of a third party investigation. If a disciplinary report is appropriate, the employee investigating the incident will serve as the Reporting Deputy.
136.
Threats or Intimidation of Public Officials – an offender commits the offense when he/she communicates to a public official with the intent to cause, or to instill, the fear of death, injury, terrorism, or intimidation. Such communication may be verbal, physical, or written.
197.
Gang activity related to any of the offenses in Category I NOTE: Before a disciplinary report for this offense code is written, sufficient information must exist to establish that the offense code violated was related to a gang. To identify behavior related to gang activity, place offense code 197 in front of the appropriate Category I offense code.
198.
a. Conspiracy or making plans to commit any of the offenses in Category I b. Attempting to commit any of the offenses in Category I c. Aiding and abetting another to commit any of the offenses in Category I d. Threaten to commit any of the offenses in Category I
199. Violation of conditional suspension (probation) of a Disciplinary Hearing penalty as suspended for any offense in Category I. NOTE: When an offender is charged with this offense, only the un-served portion of a previously suspended penalty may be reimposed upon conviction of this offense.
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B. Category II Offenses Any Category II Offense with two asterisks (**) following the offense title should be considered for an informal resolution if the offender is eligible. (Refer to Section IX., F., 1.). 200.
Refusing to work or refusing to attend school or other program assignments mandated by procedure or by law, or failure to perform work or program assignment as instructed.
201.
Disobeying an order **
203.
Stealing
205.
Delaying, hindering, or interfering with an employee in the performance of duties ** NOTE: A disciplinary report for this offense code should only be given if the offender’s actions intentionally interfere with, delay or hinder the performance of an employee’s job assignment.
206.
Lying or giving false information to an employee **
207.
Manufacture, possession, or transfer of forged documents
208.
Possession of stolen property **
209.
Engaging in sexual acts with others by consent
210.
a. Lewd or obscene acts directed toward or in the presence of another b. Indecent exposure NOTE: Indecent exposure is any nudity in public or intentional exposure of intimate parts when such exposure is likely to be observed by non-consenting persons. This does not apply to the accidental observation of nudity at such time and place where the offender would not reasonably expect to be observed as required for, but not limited to, medical or security purposes.
212.
Threatening bodily harm to any person verbally, by gesture or actions, or in writing NOTE: When a disciplinary report for this offense code is written, the Reporting Deputy should quote the threatening language or describe the gestures or behavior observed.
213.
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217. Unauthorized possession of any currency or coin, or of any check, money order, lottery ticket, or other negotiable instruments ** 218.
Fighting with any person ** NOTE: When no injuries are sustained by either offender, an informal resolution may be considered.
219.
Hiding in any area
222.
Vulgar or insolent language on the telephone; use of vulgar or insolent language or gestures directed toward an employee, or directed toward, or in the presence of, persons who are not offenders or employed by DOC (general public, volunteers, visitors) ** NOTE: When a disciplinary report for this offense code is written, the Reporting Deputy should quote the insolent or vulgar language or describe the gestures used.
223.
Charging or accepting any compensation for legal assistance or for other services **
224.
Possession of contraband ** NOTE: See Operating Procedure 802.1, Offender Property for the definition of “contraband�. NOTE: Possession of tobacco products and sexually explicit materials by any offender under the age of 18 constitutes a violation of Offense Code
226.
Gambling, possession of gambling equipment or paraphernalia, or operating a gambling pool**
227.
Unauthorized sale or transfer of personal property **
228.
Unauthorized use or abuse of mail. Use of the telephone for abuses other than illegal activity which circumvent the ability of staff to monitor frequency of telephone use, content of the call, or the numbers called; or to commit or further a Category II offense **
229.
Being in an unauthorized area **
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232.
Unauthorized contact with or harassment of any private citizen or off-duty employee, in person, by mail, or by telephone or other communication system/device
233.
a. Making sexual advances, either physical, verbal in nature, or in writing toward a non-offender
b. Making sexual advances, either physical, verbal in nature, or in writing toward an offender
234.
Self-mutilation or other intentionally inflicted self-injury NOTE: This offense should only be given when a QMHP has established that the offender can be held accountable for their behavior. A statement from the QMHP should be provided to the Hearings Deputy.
236.
Tattooing, piercing or branding of self or others, or the possession or use of tattooing, piercing or branding equipment or paraphernalia
237.
a. Intentionally throwing, smearing, pouring or discarding of food, trash, body wastes/fluids or other substances, except into an approved receptacle
b. Intentionally flooding any area 238. Setting a fire NOT resulting in actual damage or injury to persons or property
239.
a. Simple assault upon a non-offender b. Simple assault upon an offender
241.
a. Possession of intoxicants b. Possession of paraphernalia for manufacture of intoxicants c. Under the influence of intoxicants d. Refusal to submit to breathalyzer/alcohol test
243. Failure to follow posted or written facility rules and regulations, including the Inmate Orientation Handbook ** 244. Unauthorized use of facility supplies, tools, equipment, or machinery ** 245.
Leaving area of confinement without permission
246.
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cards ** 247.
Possession of gang related materials or paraphernalia
248.
Using or attempting to use codes, signs, dress or other outward manifestations of gang involvement or association
249.
Failure to comply with the rules and regulations of any community release, work release, or pre-release program not otherwise listed as a Category II offense in this operating procedure
250.
Possession of Personal Information - Personal information their immediate family member not voluntarily given to the offender by the individual involved. Including, but not limited to, social security numbers, unpublished home addresses or telephone numbers, driver’s license number or other like information not authorized for the offender to possess.
251.
Unauthorized Transfer of Funds
297.
Gang Activity related to any of the offenses in Category II
NOTE: Before a disciplinary report for this offense code is written, sufficient information must exist to establish that the offense code violated was related to a gang. To identify behavior related to gang activity, place offense code 297 in front of the appropriate Category II offense code. 298.
a. Conspiracy or making plans to commit any of the offenses in Category II
b. Attempting to commit any of the offenses in Category II c. Aiding and abetting another to commit any of the offenses in Category II
d. Threaten to commit any of the offenses in Category II
299.
Violation of conditional suspension (probation) of a Disciplinary Hearing penalty as suspended for any offense in Category II NOTE: When an offender is charged with this offense, only the un-served portion of a previously suspended penalty may be reimposed upon conviction of this offense.
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III. DETERMINING THE PENALTY A. Only one penalty within the penalty range specified in Section VII may be imposed for each violation, except for restitution (Penalty 12).
1. The penalty ranges for Category I Offenses are listed below. 2. Penalties 1-7 may be imposed for Category II offenses. 3. Penalties 1-4 may be imposed for Informal Resolutions. 4. The term Mandatory requires the imposition of the penalty as indicated below (no lesser penalty can be imposed). 5. Mandatory penalties and penalties accepted under the Informal Resolution Process cannot be suspended. 6. Any case involving a loss of good time in excess of 180 days, or equivalent earned sentence credits, must be reviewed and approved by the Sheriff.
B. Penalty Range for Category I Offenses: • Offense codes that have a penalty range of 1-10 and 12, if applicable, are as follows: 102, 110, 111, 112, 120a/b/c, 121, 123, 124, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 134 and 198. • Offense codes that have a penalty range of 7-11 are as follows: 125, 126, 127 and 197 • Offense codes that have a penalty range of 1-11 and 12, if applicable, are as follows: 101b, 103, 104, 105a/b, 106a/b, 108a/b, 122a/b/c/d/e/ f, 135, 136 C. MANDATORY Penalties: • Offense codes: 100, 101a and 116C have a MANDATORY penalty of: Loss of ALL Accumulated Good Time and up to 30 Days Isolation. A lesser penalty cannot be offered during the penalty offer process. • Offense Code: 116b has a MANDATORY penalty of: 180 Days Loss of Accumulated Good Time and up to 30 Days Isolation. A lesser penalty cannot be offered during the penalty offer process. • Offense Codes: 116a, 119a/b/c/d has a MANDATORY penalty of: 90 Days Loss of Accumulated Good Time and up to 30 Days Isolation. A lesser penalty cannot be offered during the penalty offer process. Petersburg City Jail Inmate Handbook | 37
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• Offense Code: 133 - MANDATORY penalty of Reprimand only. No other penalty may be imposed. • Offense Code: 123- MANDATORY penalty of: Loss of ALL accumulated good time and up to 30 days in isolation. Loss of telephone privileges, other than Attorney calls, for up to five (5) years. • Offense Code: 228- MANDATORY penalty same as Category II offense to include the loss of telephone privileges, other than Attorney calls, for up to twelve (12) months. • Offense Code: 222- MANDATORY penalty same as Category II offense to include the loss of telephone privileges, other than Attorney calls, for up to six (6) months. D. Violation of Conditional Suspension (offense codes 199/299): only the un-served portion of a previously suspending penalty may be re- imposed upon conviction of offense codes 199/299. E. Meals will not be withheld, nor the standard menu varied as a disciplinary sanction for an individual offender.
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3. Loss of two of the following privileges for up to 60 calendar days for Category II Offenses and up to 90 calendar days for Category I Offenses. See Sections VIII. K., 1-5, and VIII., L.,: a. Unit commissary b. Recreation and/or extracurricular activities c. Personal electronic device (See Section VIII., H. re: confiscation of personal radio/tape player or television if misused) d. Telephone e. Visiting 4. Cell or quarters restriction for a maximum of 30 calendar days (See Section VIII., M.) 5. A fine of up to $12.00 to be placed in the commissary fund or loss of pay for a maximum of 60 hours of work (See Section VIII., N.) 6. Isolation from one (1) to fifteen (15) calendar days (See Section VIII., P.) 7. Isolation from one (1) to thirty (30) calendar days (See Section VIII., P.) 8. Restitution - In addition to penalties listed above, conviction of certain offenses, listed in Section VIII., Q., may result in the imposition of restitution payment for damages to facility-owned or facility-issued property. This penalty may be imposed instead of, or in addition to, any other penalty authorized for the offense.
V. NOTATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS A. Killing or attempting to kill any person - Offense 100: Any Disciplinary Hearing for this offense should be continued until court proceedings are concluded. B. Escape or attempted escape - Making threats or plans to escape or to leave area of confinement - Offense 101a: 1. Upon return of an escaped offender to custody, the facility where the escapee is housed will be responsible for conducting a Petersburg City Jail Inmate Handbook | 39
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Disciplinary Hearing for this offense. The facility from which the offender escaped will be responsible for the Disciplinary Offense Report (see Attachment #1), and for arranging for a Reporting Deputy, if necessary. 2. Where criminal charges are pending, the Disciplinary Hearing may be delayed until after the criminal proceedings are concluded. C. DNA Testing - Offenses 116a, 116b, and 116c - After an offender provides a blood sample for DNA analysis, Good Conduct Time/Earned Sentence Credits that were lost as a result of 116a, 116b, or 116c, may be administratively restored. No Good Conduct Time or Earned Sentence Credits lost as a result of these offenses will be restored until the offender complies with DNA testing requirements. D. Disciplinary reports for possession - Offenses 102, 110, 120, 122 a/ b, 207, 208, 217, 224, 226, 236, 241a-b, 247, and similar offenses: An offender may be charged with a “possession...” infraction when the item he is charged with having in his possession is either found on his person or physically within his control or is found in an area to which he can reasonably control the access of other offenders. 1. Each offender assigned to a double cell is individually responsible for anything found on his person or in his locker, whether locked or unlocked. Both offenders are jointly responsible, and both may be charged, for contraband found in the common areas of the cell, unless one offender claims responsibility for the contraband. 2. Possession of tobacco products and material depicting sexually explicit nudity or sexual conduct, as defined in COV §18.2-390, by any person under the age of 18 is unlawful; therefore, such items are unauthorized for any offender under the age of 18 and possession of these items constitutes a violation of Offense Code 224. 40 | Petersburg City Jail Inmate Handbook
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E. Forfeiture of contraband or property - Offenses 102, 110, 120, 122 a-b, 207, 208, 217, 224, 226, 236, 241 a-b, 247, and similar offenses: 1. Items recovered that result in conviction of possession will be permanently confiscated from the accused. Where the owner of the property can be identified, the property will be returned to the owner, unless it must be held as evidence in an investigation. 2. Recovered stolen items should be returned to the documented owner. If the owner of the stolen property cannot be identified, the stolen property should be disposed of in accordance with Operating Procedure 802.1 and COV §53.1-26. F. Unauthorized sale or transfer of personal property - Offense 227 - An additional penalty may be imposed for conviction of this offense, allowing the property to be confiscated and disposed of in accordance with the Petersburg Sheriff ’s Office policy at completion of the disciplinary appeal process. G. When a Disciplinary Report is written on an offender for sex related offense code (such as 233a, 233b, 198-106a, or 198-106b) based on a letter or other document written by the offender, the letter or other document shall be attached to the Disciplinary Offense Report and placed in the offender’s Criminal Record. H. Failure to follow posted facility rules and regulations - Offense 243 An additional penalty may be imposed as specified below: 1. Offenders, who fail to use personal electronic equipment in accordance with posted facility rules and regulations, may have such equipment confiscated for up to 30 days for the first violation. 2. A second conviction within a six month period may result in having the equipment sent home or disposed of. The offender will not be permitted to purchase a replacement for the confiscated item for a period of 6 months from the date of conviction. I. Suspension of Penalty - A penalty assessed for a rule violation, except for specified mandatory penalties (see Section VI.), may be suspended for a maximum of 120 days at any level of review, provided there are no subsequent disciplinary convictions during the time specified in the suspension. The Hearings Deputy should maintain a log of all offenders Petersburg City Jail Inmate Handbook | 41
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to whom a conditional suspension has been granted to determine if an accused offender is under a suspended sentence. J. Violation of conditional suspension - Offenses 199, 299: Penalty restriction. If it is determined, subsequent to a conviction of any offense in Category I or II, that the offender violated the terms of a previous conditional suspension, the offender should be charged with Offense 199 or 299, Violation of Conditional Suspension for the offense Category. Only the un-served portion of a previously suspended penalty may be reimposed upon conviction of this offense. K. Loss of Privileges: 1. Penalty 2a: Loss of Commissary Privileges. When a penalty of loss of commissary privileges is imposed, the offender should be restricted from unit commissary during the specified time period. However, during the period of restriction, the offender should be permitted a one (1) time purchase of stamps, a reasonable quantity of writing materials, Over-the-Counter medications in addition to personal hygiene items This penalty should not be given consecutively, unless at least one (1) commissary purchase is permitted at the completion of each 30 days to allow the offender to purchase only the items previously listed. 2. Penalty 2b: Loss of Recreation and/or extracurricular activities may not be used to deny an offender assigned to administrative segregation status out-of-cell exercise. If misconduct relates specifically to an incident on, or en route to, or from the exercise area, the offender may be assigned to PHD. Per Operating Procedure, out-of-cell exercise may be denied in PHD status. 3. Penalty 2c - Offenders may have personal electronic devices removed and stored for the period specified by the penalty. 4. Penalty 2d - Loss of telephone does not apply to verified legal phone calls. 5. Penalty 2e - Loss of visiting privileges - This penalty shall not be used to deny attorney visits. This penalty is independent visiting restrictions imposed for convictions for drug related disciplinary reports. Visitors who violate visiting rules may have their visiting privileges suspended and such restrictions are independent of disciplinary action taken against the offender. 42 | Petersburg City Jail Inmate Handbook
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L. Loss of Privileges - Penalty 3 a-e: This penalty authorizes the loss of two of the listed privileges for up to 60 calendar days for Category II Offenses and up to 90 calendar days for Category I Offenses, subject to the same restrictions as listed above for Penalty 2 a-e (see Section VIII. K). The loss of two privileges should be concurrent with each other, for the same number of days during the same time period.) M. Cell Restriction - Penalty 4 - Offenders assigned to this status are confined to their individual cells/rooms/sleeping areas, with access to a sink and toilet. Offenders will NOT be allowed to leave their cell/sleeping area for meals, showers, visitation, or scheduled religious services. Cell Restriction will continue until the offender’s restriction time is completed. Cell restriction is issued by the Hearings Officer and is a penalty resulting from a disciplinary infraction. N. A cellblock lockdown is ordered by a supervisor as a means to address behavioral issues of any individual housed in the cellblock who violates the order to stand for count. O. Loss of Good Time - Penalties 8-11 - 30 days of Good Conduct Time allowance is equivalent to 4.5 days of Earned Sentence Credits. The loss of good time should be imposed in increments of Good Conduct Time allowance. This will automatically be computed as loss of Good Conduct Time allowance or the equivalent Earned Sentence Credits as appropriate. Except for Offense 116a, 116b, 116c, and 119a an offender cannot request restoration of Good Time. P. Isolation Sentences - Penalties 6-11 - No offender will remain in isolation for a period exceeding 30 consecutive days regardless of the number of offenses. Prior to serving any subsequent isolation, the offender will be given a rest period of 15 consecutive days before being placed back in isolation. The rest period can be served in segregation, general detention, or general population as determined by the Hearings Officer. Q. Restitution for Damaged State Property - Penalty 12: Costs to replace or repair facility-owned or facility-issued property that was intentionally damaged or destroyed by an offender should be recovered from the offender after conviction for a disciplinary offense. 1. Fee amount - The assessed restitution will be the actual cost to repair or replace damaged or destroyed property. Petersburg City Jail Inmate Handbook | 43
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2. Payment Procedure: a. Upon conviction of offenses 104, 110, 111, 120, 124, and 134 payment of restitution to the jail may be imposed instead of, or in addition to, any other penalty authorized for the offense. The offender may be required to pay the cost of repair, cleaning, or replacement of jail property that was intentionally altered or damaged. Funds recovered from the offender will be deposited into the general fund to offset costs incurred. When restitution is given for offense code 134, this may include the purchase price and training cost for a replacement animal or for any and all veterinarian expenditures relating to injuries caused to the canine by the offender. b. To determine restitution, the Hearings Officer will contact the appropriate staff person to determine the actual repair or replacement cost. When this amount is unknown at the time of the hearing, imposition of restitution may be continued until receipt of this information. The cost of restitution should not include labor costs when the facility makes the repairs. Any other penalty may be imposed upon conviction for the offense. The facility review and appeal process will not begin until the amount of restitution has been assessed by the Hearings Officer. c. The offender will have the opportunity to make a statement or present information regarding the amount of restitution to be assessed. The Hearings Officer will notify the offender in writing of the amount of restitution to be assessed against the offender’s account by completing Notice of Restitution/Deduction of Fine (see Attachment #6). The original will be forwarded to the business office to ensure the fee is assessed against the offender’s account. Copies of Notice of Restitution will be attached to all copies of the disciplinary offense report, including the offender’s appeal copies. d. The fee imposed will be charged to the offender’s trust. When there are insufficient funds to cover the disciplinary report, restitution will be set up as an outstanding debt against the offender’s account. Subsequent funds received by the offender will be deducted to pay the outstanding restitution. 44 | Petersburg City Jail Inmate Handbook
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R. Referrals for Criminal Prosecution - The offender disciplinary process, as described in this procedure, is an administrative process that is separate and independent from the criminal judicial system. 1. An offender may be held accountable for a violation of the Code of Offenses through this disciplinary process, and may also be criminally prosecuted for the same offense. 2. Generally, offender disciplinary actions should not be postponed pending the outcome of criminal prosecution, except as specified in this procedure or upon the request of the Commonwealth Attorney. 3. Conviction of a disciplinary offense is not a prerequisite for referral for criminal prosecution; however, referral for criminal prosecution may arise at any time during the disciplinary process based on information that an alleged crime was committed. 4. When a disciplinary offense also involves possible criminal misconduct, the offender should be advised of the right to remain silent during the disciplinary process. 5. The Hearings Officer or other staff involved in the disciplinary process should not make promises or agreements to negotiate any plea or penalty on the basis of a referral for criminal prosecution. 6. Disciplinary reports based on a criminal conviction do not require the presence of the Reporting Deputy. R. Offense code 119a - Includes but is not limited to, PPD/other tests for tuberculosis and required x-rays related to TB testing, compliance with prescribed preventative therapies for TB and prescribed treatment of active TB. Any decision to assign an offender to medical confinement is solely a medical decision, to be made by the medical authority and is unrelated to any penalties imposed under the disciplinary process. No good time lost as a result of this offense will be restored until the offender complies with all tests and treatment requirements, as determined by the medical authority. Petersburg City Jail Inmate Handbook | 45
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S. Offense code 119b - refers to diagnostic, educational, psychological, or other required evaluations required during the classification process. T. Voting Rights - If you have not ever been convicted of a felony, you are eligible to vote. Being charged does not make you ineligible. Therefore, if you have not been convicted, please talk with your case manager to get the application to register to vote.
XVIII. Segregation An inmate may be placed in segregation under the following conditions: A. Segregation: An inmate who is charged or is to be charged with a violation and who is reasonably believed to be dangerous to himself, others, or to property may be segregated with the approval of the Shift Supervisor. If the inmate is not given a disciplinary hearing within seventy- two (72) hours, he will be brought before the Shift Commander, who will review the matter and give the inmate an opportunity to be heard. If the Shift Commander determines that the danger still exists, they may authorize that the inmate continue to be held until his hearing, which shall be within forty-eight (48) hours thereafter (unless the inmate requests a delay). B. Administrative Segregation: An inmate may be moved from the general population to an isolation cell if the Shift Supervisor or the Sheriff has reasonable belief that such a change is necessary or advisable for protection of the inmate’s safety. In such event the inmate shall be brought before the Shift Commander, within Seventy-two (72) hours to consider the situation and determine if another cell assignment is necessary.
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XIX. Inmate Grievance Procedure A.The inmate grievance procedure is to provide inmates with an administrative method for the resolution of grievances, which they may have relating to their imprisonment. A grievance is a formal complaint concerning an incident, policy, or conditions inside the facility. This grievance procedure has two main objectives:
1. To give inmates a regularly available channel for the expression of their grievances.
2. To foster prompt solutions to institutional problems in a regulated, orderly fashion.
B. The inmate shall submit in writing to the Grievance Coordinator, any formal complaint concerning an incident, policy, or condition within the facility. The Grievance Coordinator shall respond within five (5) working days of receipt, respond by returning to the complainant a written decision and the reason for the decision. The Grievance Coordinator may interview inmates or make any investigation necessary in reaching decision. If the inmate is not satisfied with the decision rendered by the grievance coordinator, he may appeal to the Sheriff. C. The Sheriff ’s decision is final. D. No action will be taken against any inmate as a result of his using the grievance procedure established herein. E. Grievance forms may be obtained by informing any deputy on duty.
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CHURCH RESOURCES First Baptist Church 236 Harrison Street Petersburg, VA 23803 (804)-732-2841 MWF 10:30am-12noon Clothes Offered
Monumental Baptist Church (804)-733-8484 2825 S. Crater Road Petersburg, VA 23803 Food Closet & Utilities Call for appointments Mon 1pm-3pm
Mt. Olive Baptist Church 800 Augusta Avenue Petersburg, VA 23803 (804)-732-7218 Tues & Thursday Utilities Assistance
Metropolitan Baptist Church 1021 Halifax Street Petersburg, VA 23803 (804)-733-3753 Food, SS Referral, Utilities 2nd and 4th weeks of month
Zion Baptist Church 225 Byrne Street Petersburg, VA 23803 (804)-733-7561 Financial Assistance Thurs 11am-12:30pm
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church 225 Claremont Street Petersburg, VA 23805 Mon-Fri 9am-2pm (804)-733-4487 Utilities
This Resources Guide was created by The Petersburg Sheriff’s Office and shall serve solely as assistance in your transition. Be advised that your resources aren’t limited to those listed within this handbook. Be sure to call all locations in advance before arriving. Addresses are subject to change. It’s very important to call ahead of time.
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CLOTHING ASSISTANCE Salvation Army 1228 South West Street Petersburg, VA 23803 (804)-732-8921
EDUCATION ASSISTANCE Petersburg Public Schools/GED 3101 Johnson Road Petersburg, VA 23805 (804)-862-7022
Goodwill Industries Store 1500 Boulevard Colonial Heights, VA 23834 (804)-520-7122
Virginia State University One Hayden Drive Petersburg, VA 23806 (804)-524-5662 Small Farm Outreach, Training, and Technical Assistance Program
Sheppard’s Place 201 West Broadway Street Hopewell, VA 23860 (804)-458-0227 CARES Service Center 120 E. Washington Street Petersburg, VA 23803 (804)-861-6191 DIABILITY SERVICES Rehabilitation Center for the Blind & Vision Impaired 401 Azalea Avenue Richmond, VA 23227 (804)-371-3151 Department of Rehabilitative Services 2795 South Crater Road, Suite 1 Petersburg, VA 23805 (804)-863-1625
EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE OAR of Richmond One North Third Street Richmond, VA 23219 (804)-863-6414 Virginia Employment Commission 5240 Oaklawn Boulevard Hopewell, VA 23860 (804)-541-6548 Covers Tri-Cities area
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Petersburg Social Services 400 Farmers Street Petersburg, VA 23803 (804)-861-4720 Dinwiddie Social Services 14012 Boydton Plank Road Dinwiddie, VA 23841 (804)-469-4524 FOOD ASSISTANCE Downtown Churches United (Hope Center) 827 Commerce Street Petersburg, VA 23803 (804)-722-0321 Must be a citizen of Petersburg/ Valid ID Central Virginia Food Bank 1415 Rhoadmiller Street Richmond, VA 23220 (804)-521-3277 Colonial Heights Food Bank 500 Southpark Boulevard Colonial Heights, VA 23834 (804)-520-7117 Meals on Wheels 23 Seyler Drive Petersburg, VA 23805 (804)-862-6420 Must be age 55 or older
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FREQUENTLY REQUESTED SERVICES Public Defenders Office 212 N. Sycamore Street Petersburg, VA 23803 (804) 862-6286 Salvation Army 222 North main Street, Suite 218 Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 452-0232 Call to schedule Appointments NOT a Shelter Southside Regional Medical Center 200 Medical Park Blvd Petersburg, VA 23805 (804) 765-5000 Newest Location Colonial Heights Community Corrections 401 Temple Avenue Colonial Heights, VA 23834 (804) 520-9389 Riverside Employment & Assistance Program 6610 Commons Drive Prince George, VA 23875 (804) 733-2760 Probation and Parole, Dist 7 26317 North Washington Street Bldg 2 Petersburg, VA 23803 (804) 524-6542
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Probation and Parole, Dist 19 20 E. Bank Street, Suite 1 Petersburg, VA 23803 (804) 862-8002 New Direction P.O. Box 4238 Petersburg, VA 23803 NO Physical Address (804) 524-7075 Call to Schedule Appointments Mental Health, Substance Abuse Department of Motor Vehicles 120 Wagner Road Petersburg, VA 23805 (804) 497-7100 Crater Regional Workforce Center 114 N. Union Street Petersburg, VA 23803 (804) 862-6155 United Way 135 S. Adams Street Petersburg, VA 23803 (804) 861-9330 McGuire Veterans Hospital 1201 Broad Rock Boulevard Richmond, VA 23249 (804) 675-5000 Poplar Springs Hospital 350 Poplar Drive Petersburg, VA 23803 (804) 733-6874
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LEGAL SERVICES Central Virginia Legal Aid Society 2006 Wakefield Street Petersburg, VA 23805 (804)-862-1100 Only provide services in Civil Cases. NOT CRIMINAL. Virginia Lawyer Referral Services 707 East Main Street, Suite 1500 Richmond, VA 23219 (804-775-0500 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES District 19 Community Service Board 20 West Bank Street, Suite 4 Petersburg, VA 23803 (804)-862-6410 Crisis Intervention Pregnancy Support Center Southside VA 1-877-888-8383 24/7 Toll Free Hotline Parenting National Center for Missing/ Exploited Children 1-800-843-5678 24/7 Toll Free Hotline Abuse/Child Virginia Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline 1-800-552-7096 Abuse/Child 52 | Petersburg City Jail Inmate Handbook
Cares Shelter 244 Halifax Street Petersburg, VA 23803 (804)-861-0849 Abuse/Spouse Women and Children Only The James House 2006 Wakefield Street Petersburg, VA 23805 (804)-732-1711 Domestic & Sexual Violence VA Statewide Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-838-8238 Statewide Narcotics Anonymous 1-800-276-4459 Statewide Alcoholics Anonymous 1-804-276-4459 SENIOR SERVICES Crater District on Aging (804)-732-7020 23 Seyler Drive Petersburg, VA 23805 Covers Colonial Heights, Petersburg, Hopewell, Dinwiddie, Prince George Virginia Department of Aging 1610 Forest Avenue Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23229 (804)-662-9333 Covers Richmond
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Senior Navigator 7501 Boulders View Drive Suite 201 Richmond, Virginia 23225 (804)-525-7728 SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES Alamo House 35 South Market Street Petersburg, VA 23806 (804)-732-8390
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District 19 Community Service Board 20 West Bank Street, Suite 4 Petersburg, VA 23803 (804)-862-6410 John Randolf Medical Center 411 West Randolf Road Hopewell, VA 23806 (804)-541-1600 TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE Petersburg Area Transit (PAT) 100 W. Washington Street Petersburg, VA 23806 (804)-733-2461 Call in advance to get scheduling and Fares
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Law Enforcement Petersburg Police Department East Tabb Street Petersburg, VA 23803 *NON EMERGENCY* (804)-732-4225 Petersburg Sheriff ’s Office 8 Courthouse Avenue Petersburg, VA 23804 (804)-733-2369 Dinwiddie County Sheriff ’s Department 14230 Sycamore Drive Dinwiddie, VA 23841 (804)-469-4550 Petersburg Probation & Parole 26317 West Washington Street #2 Petersburg, VA 23803 (804)-524-6542
Colonial Heights Circuit Court 401 Temple Avenue Colonial Heights, VA 23834 Colonial Heights GD & JDR Court P.O. Box 279 Colonial Heights, VA 23834 Hopewell Circuit Court P.O. Box 354 Hopewell, VA 23860 Hopewell GD & JDR Court 100 East Broadway Hopewell, VA 23860 Petersburg Circuit Court 7 Courthouse Avenue Petersburg, VA, 23830 Petersburg GD & JDR Court 27 East Tabb Street Petersburg, VA 23830
Court Addresses Charles City GD & JDR. Court P.O. Box 57 Charles City, VA 23030
Prince George Circuit Court P.O. Box 98 Prince George, VA 23875
Chesterfield Circuit Court P.O. Box 125 Chesterfield, VA 23832
Prince George GD & JDR Court P.O. Box 187 Prince George, VA 23875
Chesterfield GD & JDR Court P.O. Box 144 Chesterfield, VA 23832
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Lindsay Hendrix, PC 23 North King Street, 2nd Floor Leesburg, VA 20176 Phone: 703-297-8009 Toll Free: 888-352-7125
Oscar R. Brinson, III 530 East Main Street, Suite 910 Richmond, VA 23219 Phone: 804-648-7242 Fax: 804-788-0606
McCormack and McCormack 611 Lynnhaven Parkway Virginia Beach, VA 23452 Phone: 757-463-7224 Toll Free: 877-529-4060 Fax: 757-463-5171
Mark K. Tyndall, Attorney at Law 530 East Main Street, Suite 608 Richmond, VA 23219 Phone: 804-381-5825 Toll Free: 866-662-1659 Fax: 804-649-8547
CowanGates 1930 Huguenot Road Richmond, VA 23235 P. O. Box 35655 Richmond, VA 23235 Local 804-320-9100 Toll Free 800-948-7160
Stone, Cardwell & Dinkin, PLC 101 Shockoe Slip, Suite K, Richmond, VA 23219 Phone: 804-359-0000 Fax: 804-257-5555 24/7
Eddy Paul Rice, IV 1617 Monument Ave, Suite 202 Richmond, VA 23220 Tel.: 804-355-1125 Fax.: 804-355-1101
Carol A. N. Breit, Attorney at Law 5602 Grove Avenue Richmond VA 23226 Phone 804-282-9226 Fax 804-288-4912 Lincoln County Jail Inmate Handbook | 55
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Hutchens & Hutchens, P.C. The Libbie Law Center 2201 Libbie Avenue Richmond, VA 23230 Phone: (804) 282-1212 Fax: (804) 288-6222 Toll Free: (800) 229-1214 Barnes & Diehl, P.C. Three Paragon 6806 Paragon Place - Suite 110 Richmond, Virginia 23230 Phone: 804-762-9500 Fax: 804-762-9654 John B. Chappell, Attorney at Law Virginia Traffic Offense Lawyer 13915 Boydton Plank Road, P.O. Box 3 Dinwiddie VA 23841-2451 Telephone: 804-469-7050 Telephone: 800-570-3035 Fax: 804-469-7051 Daniel P. Leavitt, PLLC 208 N. 2nd Ave. Hopewell, VA 23860 Phone: 804-873-4004 Kuchinsky & Yeamans, P.C. 200 Lakeview Avenue, Suite B Colonial Heights, VA 23834 Phone: 804-526-2101 56 | Lincoln County Jail Inmate Handbook
Craig P. Tiller Esq. PLLC 15421 Forest Road, Suite D Forest, VA 24551 Phone: 434-338-7093 Fax: 434-525-3302 The Dickerson & Smith Law Group 115 S. Lynnhaven Road, Suite 100 Virginia Beach, VA 23452 Phone: 757-828-0031 Fax: 757-463-3521
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