Security Level 2 (men) · State Prison · VADOC

Deerfield Correctional Center

Capron, Southampton County, Virginia

Visiting schedules change without notice. Always call before traveling.

Call Visiting Office: (434) 658-4368 Info last verified: June 2026

A medium-security men's prison in Capron that is VADOC's facility for aging and medically-needy men — with an assisted-living unit and hospice care, and video visits in every housing area.

Statewide rules that apply at every Virginia state prison

These rules are set by VADOC and apply at every unit. The full list — including all permitted and prohibited items and the approval process — is in Visiting in Virginia.

Dress code

Clothing must cover from the neck to the kneecaps. Underwear is required, and footwear is required — bare feet are not allowed.
No form-fitting clothing — leggings, spandex, jeggings, or leotards — unless worn under clothing that meets the code; no tube, tank, or halter tops unless covered.
Nothing that exposes the midriff, side, back, or cleavage, nothing see-through, and no mini-skirts, dresses, shorts, skorts, or culottes at or above the kneecap.
Nothing resembling what incarcerated people wear, and nothing with gang, racist, or inappropriate symbols. No watches or wearable technology; umbrellas stay in the vehicle.

ID: Every approved adult visitor shows a valid government-issued photo ID, held until the visit ends, with the name matching the application. A minor is vouched for by the approved adult they come with (plus a notarized parental statement if that adult is not the parent or guardian).
What to bring: No food, drinks, or vending money — visitors bring little beyond ID, and coats and bags go in a storage area. Medication a visitor must keep on them needs a doctor's note and approval at least a week ahead. What else may be brought in varies by facility.
Scheduling: Every visitor applies online and clears a background check through the Central Visitation Unit (the incarcerated person no longer keeps a list); approval lasts three years. Visits are booked through the online scheduler up to 14 days ahead — one visit per weekend — and a newly arrived person cannot have visits for their first 60 days.

Full statewide rules: Visiting in Virginia

Overview

Deerfield Correctional Center, in Capron, is a medium-security prison for men that houses much of VADOC’s aging, infirm, and medically-needy male population. Opened in 1994, it is widely described as the state’s facility for geriatric and assisted-living care, with a dedicated assisted-living unit and hospice care; the facility is single-story and accessible. An associated Men’s Work Center operates at the same complex at a lower security level. Deerfield also takes part in Pixie’s Pen Pals, a program run with the nonprofit FETCH a Cure in which incarcerated men train shelter rescue dogs for adoption.

What Makes Deerfield Different

It is VADOC’s facility for older and medically-needy men. An assisted-living unit and hospice serve elderly and seriously ill people — relevant for families of an aging or ill incarcerated person.
A shelter-dog program. Incarcerated men train rescue dogs for adoption through Pixie’s Pen Pals.
Video visits in every housing area. Video visitation was extended facility-wide in 2024, useful for families who cannot travel to rural Capron or for residents with limited mobility.

Visiting

The statewide VADOC rules above — the online application and background check, the dress code, ID, and search rules — apply at Deerfield. The facility’s own arrangements:

The full approval process is in Visiting in Virginia.

Getting There and Parking

The prison is on Deerfield Drive in Capron, in Southampton County.

Distances are approximate, based on map routing. Visitor parking is on site.

Nearby Services

Capron is a small town; the nearest gas, food, and lodging are in Franklin (about 20 minutes east) and Emporia (about 30 minutes west, at I-95), with Emporia the more reliable lodging cluster. Bon Secours Southampton Medical Center at 100 Fairview Drive in Franklin runs a 24/7 emergency room.

Mail

Personal letters go to the facility at 21360 Deerfield Drive, Capron, VA 23829, with the person’s name and seven-digit DOC number — where they are photocopied and the copies delivered. Books, photos, and legal mail go instead to the Central Mail Distribution Center in State Farm. Full rules are in Mail & Packages.

Learn More

For detailed information about visiting and communicating with someone in a Virginia state prison:

Visiting in Virginia — the online application, dress code, and search rules
Mail & Packages — the two mailing addresses and what can be sent
Phone & Video Calls — the phone system, video visits, and tablets
Sending Money — depositing through JPay
Medical & Mental Health — health care, the grievance process, and the Corrections Ombudsman
Transfers & Finding Someone — the one-year line, jails, and the locator

Sources

This page is compiled from the following publicly available sources. Policies change without notice — confirm current details with the facility before relying on them.