This correctional facility houses detainees and sentenced offenders and provides programming, visitation, and reentry services for incarcerated individuals. Amherst County Jail is located at PO Box 410, Amherst, VA. All visitors must pre-register and be approved in advance — bring a valid government-issued photo ID and follow all facility dress code and conduct rules when visiting.
Amherst County Jail Contact Information
Address, Phone Number, and Hours for an Jails Prisons in Amherst, Virginia.
| Name | Amherst County Jail |
| Address | PO Box 410, Amherst VA 24521 Map |
| Phone | (434) 946-9379 |
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Map of Amherst County Jail
About Amherst County Jail
The Amherst County Jail, located in Amherst, VA, is a secure facility that houses inmates. The inmates may be awaiting trial or sentencing, or they may be serving a sentence after being convicted of a crime. Jails and Prisons maintain records on inmates, including arrest records, sentencing records, court documents, and other criminal records. Amherst County Jail makes these records available to the public.
- Inmate location, housing assignment, and projected release date
- Visitor registration, visitation scheduling, and facility rules
- Depositing funds to an inmate's commissary account
- Educational programs, reentry services, and work release eligibility