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
Coat & Hoodie Drive for Prince Edward County Public School Students
Piedmont Regional Jail has concluded a community Coat and Hoodie Drive benefiting students in Prince Edward County Public Schools. The initiative, led by Director of Compliance Bridgett Tisdale and Re-Entry Counselor Crystal Knight, ran from October 27, 2025 through December 1, 2025 and collected new and gently used winter clothing for local families. All donated […]
Personnel Committee Meeting
There will be a personnel committee meeting today at 2pm. Please contact tgee@lunenburgva.org for more information about this meeting.
Piedmont Regional Jail Authority Recognizes Outstanding Officer at the Basic Jailor’s Academy
Piedmont Regional Jail Authority recently celebrated the achievements of its latest Basic Jailor’s graduating class, highlighting the outstanding performance of one particular student, Officer John Carwile. Officer Carwile was awarded the prestigious Academic Award for his exceptional dedication and academic excellence, Officer Carwile has made a significant impact during his time in training. With a […]
Family & Friends of Offenders
Learn about visitations, how to communicate, and how you can support your loved one.




