Western Tidewater Regional Jail, in Suffolk, Virginia is a regional jail system servicing the City of Franklin, the County of Isle of Wight, and the City of Suffolk.  The Western Regional Tidewater Jail holds pre-trial detainees as well as convicted defendants who have been sentenced to jail sentences.  The Western Tidewater Regional Jail also operates a weekender program, which allows certain inmates to serve their sentences on the weekends, allowing them to participate in work and other functions during the week.

The Western Tidewater Regional Jail offers a variety of different programs for inmates.  They have an education program that offers inmates different courses and learning experiences, including access to their Law Library.  Many inmates enter the jail with an inadequate understanding of the role nutrition plays in health, but the jail offers ongoing nutrition classes.  Likewise, many inmates struggle with substance abuse issues; the jail’s AA program helps inmates deal with the denial that helps fuel addiction.  Various types of religious programming and services are available to inmates.  Inmate work programs put inmates to work in positions assisting the public through community service, through the coordinated efforts of the Southeastern Correctional Ministry.  Inmate are paid for this service, and a portion of those wages go to the jail for room and board, while other parts of the wages can be used to pay court-ordered costs, fines, and payments.  Finally, the jail has an inmate trustee program, where inmates can earn credit for good-time, reducing their sentences. Trustees can work in one of three locations: outside, kitchen, and floor. 

At Western Tidewater Regional Jail, there are three fee programs: the Weekender Fee Program for inmates serving weekend sentences; the Medical Fee Program for inmates who incur medical expenses while incarcerated; and the Room and Board Fee Program, which covers the costs of incarceration.

Full Address:

2402 Godwin Blvd.
Suffolk, VA 23434

Mailing Address:

Western Tidewater Regional Jail
2402 Godwin Blvd.
Suffolk, VA 23434

Inmate Mailing Address:

Inmate Name
Western Tidewater Regional Jail
2402 Godwin Blvd.
Suffolk, VA 23434

Inmates may not receive packages.  Any publications sent to the inmate must be sent directly from the publisher.  Inmates cannot correspond with other inmates at the Western Tidewater Regional Jail Facility, but may correspond with an inmate at another facility, if the administrators of both facilities have given permission for the correspondence. 

Western Tidewater Regional Jail Phone number:

(757) 539-3119.  You can reach the Western Tidewater Regional Jail’s public information officer, Captain T. Blair at (757) 942-0595.

Western Tidewater Regional Jail Inmate List:

Western Tidewater Regional Jail inmates are listed on a facility-specific inmate list, and included in Virginia’s VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) site.  This inmate list allows you to enter in a variety of different types of information including name, offense, and demographic information, to find inmates matching that information.

Western Tidewater Regional Jail Inmate Search:

The Western Tidewater Regional Jail inmate lookup allows you to use the inmate’s first and last name to determine whether an inmate is incarcerated at the facility.    

Jail Records / Arrest Records:

The Western Tidewater Regional Jail does not maintain a separate online repository for jail records or arrest records.  However, its inmate roster does contain information about inmates including arrest and charging information. 

Western Tidewater Regional Jail Mugshots:

The Western Tidewater Regional Jail does not maintain an online mugshot database, but its inmate list does contain mugshots or booking photos of inmates.  To access those photos, find the inmate using the inmate locator and click on the inmate’s name.

Western Tidewater Regional Jail Visitation:

As in all jail facilities, visitation is highly controlled at the Western Tidewater Regional Jail facility.  Visitors must be authorized and only 2 visitors are allowed per inmate.  Each visit is 20 minutes in duration.  Visits are non-contact, using a provided phone for the visitation.  The visitation schedule is by block.  Bravo Block is Monday, Charlie Block is Tuesday, Delta Block is Wednesday, Echo Block is Thursday, Foxtrot (non-worker) Block is Friday, Alpha is Saturday, and Work Programs are Sunday.  These blocks are further broken into sections.  Generally, section 1 is at 7PM, with visitations starting at half-hour intervals as the sections increase, so that a block 6 visitation would begin at 9:30PM, except for Sunday work program visitations. 

Western Tidewater Regional Jail Inmate Phone Privileges:

Inmates have access to phones in their housing areas for outgoing phone calls.  These phone calls must either be collect calls or debited from the inmate’s phone account.  To establish a phone account, the inmate or a family member can contact the phone service provider, Inmate Telephone Incorporated (ITI) directly online at 814-949-3303 or online at www.inmatetelephone.com/itibillpay or www.offenderconnect.com.  Inmates can also use canteen funds for phone calls.  Generally, inmates cannot receive incoming phone calls or messages, but, if there is a verified emergency, the Shift Commander may choose to notify an inmate and have the inmate return the call.

Western Tidewater Regional Offender Connect:

The Western Tidewater Regional Jail uses a kiosk system to put money on inmate commissary accounts.  You can use cash or credit cards at the kiosk to deposit up to $1000.00 per day in an inmate’s account.  There are fees associated with cash and credit card deposits.  In addition, online deposits can be made through www.offenderconnect.com.  Any questions about deposits to inmate accounts should be directed to 1-814-949-3303.

Western Tidewater Regional Jail Canteen:

Western Tidewater Regional Jail Facility uses Oasis Management Systems, Inc. to operate its jail canteen.  A jail canteen provides a way for inmates to purchase health and comfort items while incarcerated.  Canteen is ordered on Tuesday and delivered on Thursday.  Canteen privileges can be suspended, but inmates will still be provided with personal hygiene items.  To place an order for an inmate, you can call Oasis at 1-800-956-2747 or you can order online.    In addition to canteen items, inmates are allowed to have some personal property.  Most of this property must be purchased through the canteen, but the Watch Commander may grant exceptions and allow property deliveries to an inmate.  Any unauthorized property deliveries will be seized as contraband. 

Post Bail:

If you need the services of a bail bondman, there are several that service the Suffolk, Virginia area:

Anderson Bonding
131 N Saratoga St
Suffolk, VA 23434
Phone:(757) 650-8499
Open 24 hours

Matlock Bail Bonds 
413 S Witchduck Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Phone:(757) 999-4105
Open 24 hours

Walt's Bail Bonds
411 Cedar Rd,
Chesapeake,  VA 23322
Phone:(757) 547-9125
Open 24 hours

Cat's Bail Bonds
Newport News, VA
Phone:(757) 596-0320
Hours: Open 24 hours

CJ Bail Bonds LLC
240 N Battlefield Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Phone:(757) 330-1423
Open 24 Hours

Defense Attorneys:

William C Johnson Attorney at Law 
424 Market St #102
Suffolk, VA 23434
Phone:(757) 918-8308
Hours: 9AM–5PM

The Collins Law Firm, P.C. 
5709 Churchland Blvd Suite A
Portsmouth, VA 23703
Phone:(757) 483-6686
Hours:  9AM–5PM

Randall - Page, P.C.
143 N Main St
Suffolk, VA 23434
Phone:(757) 935-9065
Hours:  8:30AM–5PM

J. Bouchard Law  
3802 Poplar Hill Rd Suite A
Chesapeake, VA 23321
Phone:(800) 301-3552
Hours: 9AM–5PM

John W Lee, PC - Attorney at Law
4425 Portsmouth Blvd Suite 100
Chesapeake, VA 23321
Phone:(757) 896-0678
Hours: 9AM–6PM