Amherst County Adult Detention Center

The Amherst County Adult Detention Center opened in December 2011. The 380 bed facility was built to replace the existing Amherst and Appomattox County jails and the BRRJA’s Moneta facility. The facility is LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified and conforms to the Green Building Rating System.

In addition to inmate housing, the site has kitchen, medical, and laundry areas, as well as program and work release space for inmates. The facility also houses the BRRJA’s Maintenance and Training Departments.

It is located on approximately 23.5 acres of land in Amherst County off the 210 connector near the Amherst by-pass. The mailing address is P.O. Box 1150, Madison Heights, VA 24572. The facility is operated under the direction of Major Mike Schmitt and employs 127 staff members.

Amherst County Hours of Visitation

Tuesday – Thursday

• 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Friday

• 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Saturday

• Inmate Workers & Work Release – 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Inmate Workers & Work Release – 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Parking available on site

Contacting Amherst Inmates by Mail:

Inmate’s Name
C/O Amherst County Adult Detention Center (or ACADC)
P.O. Box 1150
Madison Heights, VA 24572