AFOI issues all visitors a Visitor Identification Card. This is required to ride with us.
The first card issued is free with program intake; replacement cards cost $5.00.
transportation services include:
*comfortable, charter bus with restrooms
*refreshments while traveling
*free lunch upon return to richmond
AFOI offers video visitation in partnership with the Virginia Department of Corrections. All major institutions in Virginia are served from 7 Visitor Centers throughout the state, including Alexandria, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg, Mechanicsville, Norfolk, Richmond, and Roanoke. Please note that Petersburg is currently closed.
AFOI has a designated number of visitor seats per facility. Visitors must make a reservation. Reservations can be made beginning two weeks ahead of the scheduled Saturday.
Reservations must be made by Wednesday, 12:00 PM/noon the week of the scheduled Saturday. Visitors who make a reservation, and discover that they can no longer travel with us, must cancel their reservation by Wednesday, 12:00 PM/noon the week of the scheduled Saturday.
Visits will take place once-per-month on the second Saturday of each month. Visits will take place from 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM (four hour duration). See Second Saturday Transportation Schedule for more information.
**NOTE: Adult transportation reservations can only be made two weeks prior to scheduled trip. Reservation link will open at that time.**
VISITORS MUST
… be approved by VADOC for face-to-face visitation.
… be registered with AFOI. (if you are not registered, schedule an intake with us)
… have a ViaPath account.
… follow AFOI guidelines for transportation program participation.
… follow VADOC visitation policies as outlined in VADOC OP 851.1; adhering to all visitation rules and regulations to include appropriate dress and attire.
… bring photo ID and AFOI Visitor ID card on the day of the visit.
The maximum number of visitors per incarcerated individual is three; this total includes adults and children. All visitors must be an approved visitor by the VADOC Central Visitation Unit to participate in these visits. All visitors will ensure this status and will also ensure that they are on the incarcerated individual’s visitor list.
Augusta Correctional Center
Baskerville Correctional Center
Deerfield Correctional Center
Deerfield Men's Work Center I
Deerfield Men's Work Center II
Greensville Correctional Center
Greensville Work Center
Lawrenceville Correctional Center
Lunenburg Correctional Center
Nottoway Correctional Center
Nottoway Work Center
Sussex I State Prison
Sussex II State Prison
REQUEST AN INTAKE
AFOI IS CURRENTLY WORKING TO ADD ADDITIONAL FACILITIES TO OUR TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM ACROSS THE STATE OF VIRGINIA.
All trips depart from, and return to, Second Presbyterian Church, 5 North Fifth Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219. Look for the sign next to the doors facing Main Street on the corner. Enter through these doors.
**NOTE: Adult transportation reservations can only be made two weeks prior to scheduled trip. Reservation link will open at that time.**
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