Superintendent Jerry R. Townsend
Superintendent
Board Chair - Tracy Gee
VICE Board Chair - Douglas P. Stanley
Get to Know Piedmont Regional Jail
Welcome to the website of Piedmont Regional Jail. The Piedmont Regional Jail is a minimum- to high-security facility located in Farmville, Virginia serving Amelia, Buckingham, Cumberland, Lunenburg, Nottoway, and Prince Edward counties.
We have designed this site to make it easy for you to find the information you need. Our navigation menu makes it simple to find information including visitor information, jail policies, offender lookup, employment information, latest news and more.
Our facility is dedicated to providing safety, security, and order for offenders, visitors, and staff. It is our privilege and honor to provide our community with these services. If you have questions, contact us at (434) 392-1601.
News & Press Releases
Celebrating Excellence: Officer Seth Quick Receives Prestigious Academic Award at Basic Jailors Academy
Lynchburg, VA — The Basic Jailors Academy recently celebrated a remarkable achievement as Officer Seth Quick, a standout student and Piedmont employee, was honored with the prestigious Academic Award. This accolade is not only a testament to Mr. Quick’s hard work and dedication but also a significant milestone in the realm of law enforcement training. […]
Piedmont Regional Jail Finance Meeting
Piedmont Regional Jail Authority will have a finance meeting on Wednesday March 4th, 2026 from 11am to 11:30am. Anyone wanting to attend may contact Tracy Gee at tgee@lunenburgva.gov
Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
On November 20, 2025, Piedmont Regional Jail hosted its Annual Volunteer Dinner to show appreciation for the dedicated volunteers who generously give their time to guide and support the offenders at the facility. This year’s guest speaker was Retired Honorable Judge Joel Cunningham Sr., the first African American judge to serve in this region, having […]
Family & Friends of Offenders
Learn about visitations, how to communicate, and how you can support your loved one.




