Wise County, VA Jail and Prison System

Address:	272 Dogwood Drive, P. O. Box 759, Big stone gap, VA 24219
E-mail:	docverifications@vadoc.virginia.gov
Phone:	276-523-3310
Website:	https://vadoc.virginia.gov/facilities/western/wallens-ridge/
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wallens-Ridge-State-Prison/139272006091610
Twitter:	https://twitter.com/VADOC/status/997662413234360320

Wallens Ridge State Prison is a Level 5, S security level State Prison located in the city of Big Stone Gap, Virginia. The facility houses Male Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under Virginia state and federal laws. The State Prison was opened in 1999 The facility has a capacity of 1,200 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.

The facility is part of Big Stone Gap, VA judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.

Visit Virginia inmate search page for statewide information.

1,200 Capacity
Big Stone Gap, VA Judicial District

How Do I Visit an Inmate in Wallens Ridge State Prison?

Locating an Inmate in Wallens Ridge State Prison

The best way to locate or get information of any inmate currently incarcerated in Wallens Ridge State Prison is to contact the State Prison for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/.

Be Approved

Make sure an inmate you are visiting have placed you on their approved visiting list.

Be Prepared to Wallens Ridge State Prison Visiting Rules

For information on official policy that outlines the regulations and procedures for visiting a Wallens Ridge State Prison inmate contact the facility directly via 276-523-3310 phone number.

Visitation Days and Hours

Wallens Ridge State Prison State Prison has visiting hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the State Prison directly.

Visiting a Wallens Ridge State Prison inmate on holidays:

The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.

	USP General Visiting Hours
Mon	24 hours
Tue	24 hours
Wed	24 hours
Thu	24 hours
Fri	24 hours
Sat	24 hours
Sun	24 hours
Hol	—

How to Send a Mail/Care Package to an Inmate?

Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at Wallens Ridge State Prison.

To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the State Prison administration at 276-523-3310. Another option for contacting the facility is reaching out via email at docverifications@vadoc.virginia.gov.

You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page here.

For sending a mail or a care package to an Wallens Ridge State Prison State Prison inmate you should have the following information on the parcel:

Inmate Mail 1	Inmate Mail 2	Freight and non-USPS parcels	Staff Mail
Inmate's full name, ID Number Wallens Ridge State Prison 272 Dogwood Drive P. O. Box 759 Big Stone Gap, VA 24219	—	—	—

How To Send Money to an Inmate?

All money orders should be sent directly to Consolidated Banking at the address below:

For detailed information visit: https://vadoc.virginia.gov/offenders/accounts/offenderaccts.shtm

Notable Inmates in Wallens Ridge State Prison

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