Send or Receive Money for an Inmate

Availability:

  Via Mail

  In Person

ACCEPTANCE AND RELEASE OF PERSONAL MONEY

An accurate account of an inmate’s canteen fund is maintained. Inmates are entitled to spend funds to purchase canteen items, unless canteen privileges have been suspended.

VISITOR DEPOSIT

Cash, certified check, and money orders are accepted at Henrico County Sheriff’s Office Jail West, 4317 East Parham Road from 7:30 – 3:30 Monday- Friday, and Henrico County Regional Jail East 17320 New Kent Highway from 8:00 – 3:45 Monday – Friday. Money is also accepted during visitation hours for inmates residing at the Henrico County Regional Jail East facility. Money is receipted and credited to the inmate’s account at the time of deposit. Money can be accepted for only one inmate.

MONEY RECEIVED THROUGH MAIL

Acceptable currency is also received through the mail. Personal checks will not be accepted. CASH SHOULD NOT BE MAILED. Direct any mail to inmates at Henrico County Sheriff’s Office P.O. Box 3368 Henrico, VA 23228.  Money orders and certified checks are to be addressed in the inmate’s commitment name (to include one of the following: middle name, prisoner identification number, social security number, or date of birth). 

MONEY AUTHORIZED FOR RELEASE

An inmate may request funds to be released from his personal account by submitting the proper request “Authorization to Release Money/Property.” This form must be submitted five (5) working days before the desired pick-up. Money is only released Monday – Friday, exception of holidays from 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM. A check will only be released to the payee after presenting picture identification.

E-mail your questions to the Sheriff’s Office at [email protected].