• Motto

    Soaring to achieve excellence through teamwork!

  • Mission

    Piedmont Regional Jail employees shall ensure offenders are treated in a humane and respectful manner at all times while modeling positive behaviors. We shall maintain a safe, secure, sanitary and healthy environment. Provide opportunities for staff personal and professional growth. Offenders will be encouraged to participate in evidence-based programs, educational classes and reentry services that will aid in the reduction of recidivism. Piedmont Regional Jail shall comply with Board of Corrections Standards, local, state and federal laws while ensuring fiscal responsibility.

  • Vision

    Piedmont Regional Jail will strive to become the trendsetter in innovation by implementing new initiatives in jail operations. We will ensure all voices are heard in the decision-making process. Provide programs for offenders that are based on research proven to produce positive outcomes. Piedmont Regional Jail shall be a workplace where all employees feel safe and supported while fostering teamwork which will create a rewarding environment for all.

Superintendent Jerry R. Townsend

Superintendent

Townsend

Board Chair - Tracy Gee

Gee[191640]

VICE Board Chair - Douglas P. Stanley

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

New Offender Release Hours Have Been Implemented

July 14, 2026

Effective July 13, 2026, Piedmont Regional Jail will be making the following changes to our offender release hours: Offenders will not be released from the facility between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., regardless of the reason for release. Please review the document below from the Office of the Superintendent for more information.   Supt. 2026-13 […]

Celebrating Excellence: Officer Seth Quick Receives Prestigious Academic Award at Basic Jailors Academy

April 1, 2026

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

February 27, 2026

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

Family & Friends of Offenders

Learn about visitations, how to communicate, and how you can support your loved one.