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

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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

2025 Meeting Schedule

November 25, 2024

Piedmont Regional Jail Authority Board Meeting Schedule 2025 All meetings will be held at 1:00 at the PRJA conference center January 15 February 19 March 19 April 16 May 21 June 18 July 16 August 20 September 17 October 15 November 19 December No Meeting Any changes to this meeting schedule will be advertised as […]

PRJA Board Personnel Committee

August 27, 2024

PRJA Board Personnel Committee will meet via Zoom on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 1PM.  Anyone wishing to receive the link should contact me at tgee@lunenburgva.gov.

Piedmont Regional Jail Authority Board Meeting Change

August 22, 2024

The regular scheduled meeting of the Piedmont Regional Jail Authority Board has been changed from September 18, 2024 to September 25, 2024.

Family & Friends of Offenders

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