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Guide to Chincoteague Police Jail, Virginia

Overview of Chincoteague Police Jail

Chincoteague Police Jail is a short-term police jail located at 6150 Community Drive, Chincoteague, VA, 23336. It serves as the holding facility for the Chincoteague Police Department or agencies within the judicial district of Accomack County. Being a short-term facility, inmates in this jail are typically held for a period less than 24 hours before being released or transferred to another facility.

Facility Address:
6150 Community Drive,
Chincoteague, VA 23336

Phone Number: (757) 336-3155

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate housed at Chincoteague Police Jail, you can call the jail at (757) 336-3155 for immediate assistance.

Visitation Information and Hours

Due to the short-term nature of the facility, Chincoteague Police Jail does not generally offer regular visitation hours. For specific inquiries, it is best to call the facility directly.

Sending Money

Typically, because the inmates are only held for a short duration, there may not be a system in place for sending money to inmates at the Chincoteague Police Jail. However, for confirmation, you can contact the jail administration for detailed information.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates at Chincoteague Police Jail may not have access to make outgoing phone calls or participate in video calls due to the short duration of stay. It is advisable to connect with jail staff for specific call-related inquiries.

Inmate Services and Programs

Given the transient nature of inmates at Chincoteague Police Jail, detailed programs or services are not typically available. This facility primarily serves as a holding spot before transfer.

Booking and Release Process

Individuals who are arrested within the Chincoteague jurisdiction are briefly held at this facility for processing, which includes taking their personal information, fingerprints, and mugshot. After processing, they may be released on their own recognizance, bailed out, or transferred to a longer-term facility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of Chincoteague Police Jail?

The jail serves as a temporary holding facility for individuals who have been arrested or are awaiting trial within the Chincoteague area.

How can I speak to someone at Chincoteague Police Jail?

You can contact the jail by calling (757) 336-3155.

Famous Prisoners

No records of any particularly famous prisoners held at Chincoteague Police Jail are available or applicable, as it mainly serves short-term detentions.

Recent News

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General Stats for Virginia

Virginia Total Number of Inmates

58,737

Virginia Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

64,280

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

351

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

2,017

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

4,193

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

1,483

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

92.63

28,119

Female

7.37

2,238

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

47.39

435

Detained

51.63

474

Diverted

0

0

Prisons and Jails in Virginia