Security levels 2 and 3 (men) · State Prison · VADOC

Greensville Correctional Center

Jarratt, Greensville County, Virginia

Visiting schedules change without notice. Always call before traveling.

Call Visiting Office: (434) 535-7000 Info last verified: June 2026

Virginia's largest prison, near Jarratt off I-95 — a roughly 3,400-bed men's facility and a medical hub with on-site dialysis and statewide hospice, with video visitation 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

Greensville Correctional Center, near Jarratt off I-95, is the largest prison in Virginia — an operational capacity of about 3,400 men, organized into three building clusters. It holds men in security levels 2 and 3 and runs a broad set of programs: a residential substance-use treatment program, adult education and vocational trades, re-entry and cognitive classes, and a Virginia Correctional Enterprises woodworking shop. It also carries a significant medical mission, with an on-site infirmary providing primary care, dialysis, and statewide hospice and total care.

Virginia’s execution chamber was located at Greensville, and executions were carried out here until the state abolished the death penalty in 2021 — the last execution was in 2017, and no executions take place now.

What Makes Greensville Different

It is the largest prison in the state. Visiting demand is high, and the prison is organized into several clusters.
A medical-care hub. On-site dialysis and statewide hospice mean some men are held here partly for their health-care needs.
Video visitation everywhere. Video stations are installed in every housing area, useful for families who cannot make the drive.

Visiting

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

The full approval process is in Visiting in Virginia.

Getting There and Parking

The prison is on Corrections Way near Jarratt, just off I-95 in Greensville County.

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

Nearby Services

Emporia, about 10 to 12 miles south at I-95, is the nearest town with gas, food, and lodging at the interstate exits. Bon Secours Southern Virginia Medical Center at 727 North Main Street in Emporia runs a 24/7 emergency room, the nearest to the prison.

Mail

Personal letters go to the facility at 901 Corrections Way, Jarratt, VA 23870, 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, co-pays, and raising a concern
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.