Visiting, mail, money and calls at Central Admission and Placement Unit

What we could confirm for Central Admission and Placement Unit. Each item names its source and the day it was checked; check the source before you travel or send money.

How to look someone up

The facility's own search, the wider list and the phone number
People in state prison are listed in the Virginia state prison inmate search; the result names the prison that holds them.
Call Central Admission and Placement Unit at (804) 323-2104 with the person's full name and date of birth.
Number from HIFLD Prison Boundaries, a public federal facility dataset (data edited October 2025)

Address and phone

Where it is and how to reach it
Street address: 1601 Old Bon Air Rd, North Chesterfield, VA, 23235.
From HIFLD Prison Boundaries, a public federal facility dataset (data edited October 2025)
Phone: (804) 323-2104. People held here cannot take incoming calls.
From HIFLD Prison Boundaries, a public federal facility dataset (data edited October 2025)
From HIFLD Prison Boundaries, a public federal facility dataset (data edited October 2025)

How these things work in general: visiting, sending money, mail, phone calls.

Questions about Central Admission and Placement Unit

How do I find out if someone is in Central Admission and Placement Unit?

We do not collect a public roster for this facility. Use our Virginia state prison inmate search page to look for someone, or call the facility to confirm whether they are held there.

Where is Central Admission and Placement Unit?

Central Admission and Placement Unit is in North Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, Virginia. The street address we have on file is 1601 Old Bon Air Rd, North Chesterfield, VA, 23235.

What is the phone number for Central Admission and Placement Unit?

The phone number we have on file is (804) 323-2104. People held there cannot receive incoming calls.

How do I visit someone at Central Admission and Placement Unit?

Most state prisons require visitors to apply and be approved before the first visit, often after the person adds you to their visiting list, and approval can take several weeks. Visits usually happen on set days, and many prisons also offer video visits. Before you go, call (804) 323-2104 or check its website.

Can I call someone at Central Admission and Placement Unit?

No. People held at Central Admission and Placement Unit call out, and calls are paid collect, from their own account, or from a prepaid account you set up with the facility's phone provider. All calls are recorded, so do not discuss the case on the phone. Ask the facility which phone provider it uses, at (804) 323-2104.

How do I send money to someone at Central Admission and Placement Unit?

Money goes into the person's account, often called a trust or commissary account, using their booking or inmate number. Facilities usually accept deposits through an approved online vendor, by phone, at a lobby kiosk or by money order. Never send cash in the mail. Ask Central Admission and Placement Unit which deposit service it uses before you send anything.

How do I send mail to someone at Central Admission and Placement Unit?

Address every letter with the person's full legal name and booking or inmate number, and put your full name and return address on the envelope. The street address we have on file is 1601 Old Bon Air Rd, North Chesterfield, VA, 23235. Many facilities use a different address or an outside mail-scanning service for inmate mail, so confirm the correct mailing address before you send anything.

Is searchinmates.org run by this facility?

No. searchinmates.org is a private website and is not affiliated with any government agency. We copy information from public sheriff and corrections sources, and it may be out of date. Always verify with the facility.

Prison listings come from a public corrections source and may be out of date. searchinmates.org is a private website, not affiliated with Central Admission and Placement Unit or any government agency.