Green Rock Correctional Center Overview
Green Rock Correctional Center is operated by the Virginia Department of Corrections. VADOC's facilities directory places Green Rock in the Western Region and lists the address as 475 Green Rock Lane, Chatham, VA 24531. The published phone number is 434-797-2000, and the directory lists Warden Ross Maurice. This is a state correctional center for sentenced VADOC inmates, not a county jail for new arrests, bond questions, or local pretrial detention.
That distinction controls every lookup and family-service decision. A person arrested in Pittsylvania County may begin in local jail custody, appear in court, and only later enter VADOC custody after conviction and sentencing. Once the person is in state custody, the correct public search tool is the VADOC Inmate and Supervisee Locator. Jail Administration at Pittsylvania County Jail and BRRJA JailTracker do not replace the VADOC locator for Green Rock.
The VADOC facilities directory is the subject-matched source for Green Rock's official listing. The directory at VADOC Facilities and Offices is the source used for the Green Rock address, region, phone number, and warden listing.
Green Rock appears in the same county geography as the Pittsylvania jail, but the governing agency, records system, and visitation rules are statewide VADOC systems.
Green Rock Correctional Center Capacity and Population
The research did not locate an official VADOC directory capacity figure for Green Rock Correctional Center. Third-party references sometimes publish capacity estimates, but those figures were not used because the build instructions require sourced official numbers. The most reliable population description from the research is functional rather than numeric: Green Rock houses sentenced people in VADOC custody, while Pittsylvania County Jail houses local pretrial and short-sentence detainees and BRRJA houses regional jail inmates.
For Pittsylvania families, the practical population question is whether the person is still in a local or regional jail, or whether the person has moved into VADOC custody. Sentenced state custody can include reception, classification, transfer, prison placement, probation or parole supervision, and CCAP status. VADOC says its locator is updated daily, but it also warns that displayed data can be inaccurate or outdated.
How to Look Up an Inmate at Green Rock Correctional Center
Use the VADOC Inmate and Supervisee Locator for Green Rock Correctional Center. VADOC says the locator provides public access to information about individuals under VADOC custody or supervision, including people in VADOC institutions, probationers and parolees, institutional hospitals, people in local or regional jails under VADOC authority, and CCAP participants.
- Open the VADOC Inmate and Supervisee Locator, not Pittsylvania County Jail, VINE as the only source, or BRRJA JailTracker.
- Search by DOC ID number when known, or use first and last name for a name search.
- Apply optional filters such as location, race, gender, or age range only when they help narrow common names.
- Read the disclaimer and confirm the profile shows Green Rock or another VADOC status before using the result for mail or visitation planning.
The locator image comes from the official VADOC locator page at VADOC Inmate and Supervisee Locator. It shows the statewide search fields and disclaimer flow used for Green Rock custody searches.
VINE can still be useful for notifications, but Green Rock's primary lookup system is VADOC because it is a state prison.
Green Rock Correctional Center Address and Contact
Contact Green Rock for facility-specific questions after using the VADOC locator to confirm the person's current placement. Sentence computation, release-date questions, and supervision status may require VADOC channels beyond the facility front desk, but the Green Rock number is the direct contact published in the VADOC facilities directory.
Green Rock Correctional Center
475 Green Rock Lane
Chatham, VA 24531
434-797-2000
VADOC Western Region
VADOC Visitation Unit
P.O. Box 26963
Richmond, VA 23261
804-887-8341
visitationinquiries@vadoc.virginia.gov
Visiting Someone at Green Rock Correctional Center
VADOC visitation rules apply at Green Rock. VADOC says institutions typically allow visiting on Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays, but procedures can vary by facility and change with operations. New or renewing visitors submit an online application for in-person or facility video visitation. Approved applications expire after three years. In-state renewals should be filed at least 45 days before expiration, while out-of-state renewals should be filed at least 90 days before expiration.
After approval, visitors schedule through the VADOC/ViaPath scheduler. VADOC says visits can be scheduled up to 14 days in advance and visitors generally receive a maximum of one visit per weekend. Visitors should arrive one hour early, bring valid picture ID, avoid food and drinks, and follow the dress code covering neck to kneecaps, requiring underwear and footwear, and barring revealing, gang-related, racist, inflammatory, offender-like, or wearable technology items.
| Day | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Scheduled through VADOC/ViaPath | In-person or facility video after approval |
| Sunday | Scheduled through VADOC/ViaPath | In-person or facility video after approval |
| State holidays | Facility procedures vary | Call Green Rock before travel |
| At-home video | Scheduler registration required | Application not required per VADOC research notes |
The official VADOC visitation guidance at Visiting an Inmate explains applications, scheduling, arrival timing, dress code, and video visit registration.
Mail, Phone, and Money at Green Rock Correctional Center
Green Rock mail, money, and phone access follow VADOC statewide family-and-friends procedures rather than Pittsylvania County Jail or BRRJA rules. Before sending mail or funds, confirm the person is still assigned to Green Rock in the VADOC locator. State prisoners can be transferred, and VADOC warns locator information may not always be perfectly current.
| Service | Provider / Detail |
|---|---|
| Mail Address | Use VADOC mail format for the inmate and Green Rock facility placement; confirm current instructions before mailing |
| Phone / Video | VADOC family-and-friends phone and video procedures apply; visitation scheduling uses VADOC/ViaPath |
| Money Deposit | Use VADOC-approved money procedures, not Pittsylvania jail's local deposit machine or BRRJA JailATM |
Do not send BRRJA money orders, BRRJA personal-mail formats, or Pittsylvania County Jail deposits for a person housed at Green Rock. Those are different custody systems. If the person recently moved from county jail to VADOC, wait until VADOC placement appears or call the facility before sending anything time-sensitive.
State Prison Intake at Green Rock Correctional Center
Green Rock does not perform street-arrest booking for Pittsylvania County in the way a local jail does. State prison intake occurs after sentencing and VADOC processing. A person may pass from arrest to local jail, court appearances, sentencing, and then into VADOC reception or classification before arriving at a final state facility. During this transition, local jail rosters, VINE, court records, and the VADOC locator may update at different times.
For a new Pittsylvania arrest, use Pittsylvania County Jail, VINE, BRRJA overflow channels, and Virginia court records first. For prison placement, release date, parole or probation supervision, CCAP, or a Green Rock location result, use VADOC. The difference prevents common errors such as calling the county jail about a sentenced prisoner or using the VADOC locator for a person who is still waiting for a local bond hearing.
About Green Rock Correctional Center
Green Rock's presence in Pittsylvania County can confuse searches because Chatham also contains the Pittsylvania County Jail. The county jail page describes the local sheriff-operated jail, while the Sheriff's Office page identifies Sheriff Michael W. Taylor as the county sheriff. The county jail project page explains why local detainees may be sent to Blue Ridge, but that overflow pattern is still separate from Green Rock's state prison custody. The same local geography does not mean the same records office, phone rules, visiting procedure, or money vendor. Green Rock questions should be routed through VADOC facility and family-service channels.
VADOC also lists Danville District 14 Probation and Parole as serving the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County from 211 NorDan Drive, Suite 1080, Danville, VA 24540, with phone 434-791-5231. That district office is relevant to supervision questions, but it is not the Green Rock prison itself. People under community supervision can appear in VADOC systems without being housed at Green Rock.
Note: Confirm VADOC placement and visiting approval before travel, because prison schedules and assignments can change without matching county jail records.