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How to send a letter to an inmate at Central Virginia Regional Jail

To write to someone held at Central Virginia Regional Jail, address the envelope to the inmate's full name and inmate ID number, Central Virginia Regional Jail, 13021 James Madison Hwy, Orange, VA 22960. Central Virginia Regional Jail is the jail for Orange County, Virginia, run by Central Virginia Regional Jail Authority. Mail is opened and inspected — include your full return address, and double-check the person is still in custody, since people are released or moved from a county jail quickly.

Inmate mail — Central Virginia Regional Jail

[Inmate's full name]  [inmate ID number]
Central Virginia Regional Jail
13021 James Madison Hwy
Orange, VA  22960

Put the inmate's full name and inmate ID number on the first line, and your full return address in the corner — mail without either is usually rejected.

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Key facts

  • Send mail to Central Virginia Regional Jail, 13021 James Madison Hwy, Orange, VA 22960 — the jail's own mailroom.
  • Write the inmate's full name and inmate ID number on the envelope, plus your full return address, or the letter is returned.
  • All incoming mail is opened and inspected for contraband before it reaches the inmate.
  • Do not enclose cash, checks, gift cards, or anything other than paper — prohibited items get the whole letter rejected.
  • Use plain white paper and blue or black ink; photos must be printed on regular photo paper, no polaroids.
  • No cash, stamps, stickers, glitter, glue, tape, hardcover books, or musical/blank greeting cards.
  • Include the inmate's full name and ID number on the envelope.
  • County jails move fast — people are released, bailed out, or transferred within days. Confirm the person is still in custody before mailing anything time-sensitive.
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How to send your letter

  1. 1

    Confirm the person is still at the jail

    County-jail populations turn over quickly. Check Central Virginia Regional Jail Authority's online inmate roster to confirm they're still at Central Virginia Regional Jail — and get their inmate ID number — before you mail anything.

  2. 2

    Address it correctly

    First line: the inmate's full name and inmate ID number. Then Central Virginia Regional Jail, 13021 James Madison Hwy, Orange, VA 22960. Add your full return address in the top-left corner.

  3. 3

    Keep the contents allowed

    A plain letter on white paper is always safest. Use plain white paper and blue or black ink; photos must be printed on regular photo paper, no polaroids. No cash, gift cards, or any object other than paper.

  4. 4

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Common questions

How do I address a letter to an inmate at Central Virginia Regional Jail?

Put the inmate's full name and inmate ID number on the first line, then Central Virginia Regional Jail, 13021 James Madison Hwy, Orange, VA 22960. Include your full return address in the top-left corner of the envelope.

Is mail to Central Virginia Regional Jail opened or read?

Yes. All incoming mail is opened and inspected for contraband before delivery, and non-legal mail can be read.

What if they've been released or moved?

It happens fast at a county jail — people bond out or transfer within days, and the letter won't be forwarded. Check Central Virginia Regional Jail Authority's inmate roster to confirm they're still at Central Virginia Regional Jail before you send.

What can I send to Central Virginia Regional Jail?

Use plain white paper and blue or black ink; photos must be printed on regular photo paper, no polaroids. No cash, stamps, stickers, glitter, glue, tape, hardcover books, or musical/blank greeting cards. Include the inmate's full name and ID number on the envelope. When in doubt, a plain letter on white paper is always accepted.

Can the inmate write back to me?

Yes, if you include a complete return address. PostPal prints your return address on the letter for you.

Sources

Addresses verified September 2026 against official sources. Always confirm on the official site before time-sensitive filings.

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