Central Regional Jail

What Central Regional Jail does

Central Virginia Regional Jail (CVRJ) is a publicly operated regional correctional facility located at 13021 James Madison Highway in Orange, Virginia. Founded September 1, 1990, and operated by the Central Virginia Regional Jail Authority, CVRJ provides secure detention and supervision services for approximately 400 local, state, and federal inmates on behalf of five participating Virginia counties: Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison, and Orange. The facility's design capacity has grown from 96 beds at inception to roughly 247 beds following 1995 and 1999 expansion phases, and it currently operates with a staff of 156.

The facility delivers a portfolio of correctional and inmate services: secure custody; in-person and video visitation; reentry programming through Louisa and Madison county councils (covering education, job training, housing, transportation, mental health, and substance abuse services); FOIA request processing; financial reporting via independent CPA audits; and procurement/RFP services. Supporting infrastructure is provided through third-party vendor integrations rather than proprietary technology: Securus Technologies handles inmate phone services, JailATM manages online and lobby-ATM inmate account deposits, and VINELink/VINE provides 24/7 victim notification across a national network of 2,900 facilities.

CVRJ's revenue model is government-managed services — funded primarily through per diem payments from the five participating counties for each inmate housed, supplemented by inmate-generated revenue from phone and deposit services (collected via third-party vendor fees), periodic surplus property auctions, and occasional state/federal capital for expansions. The facility holds no patents, has no VC/PE backing, is not publicly traded, and reports through the Central Virginia Regional Jail Authority under public-sector governance. It has maintained 100% compliance on all DOC audits and unannounced inspections since 1996.

Name

Central Regional Jail

Legal name

Central Virginia Regional Jail

Website

https://cvrj.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Central Virginia Regional Jail is a publicly operated regional correctional facility in Orange, Virginia, providing secure detention, visitation, and reentry services for approximately 400 inmates from Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison, and Orange counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Correctional Services

NAICS

Correctional Institutions (922140), Correctional Institutions (92214)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Adult Corrections (Prisons & Jails) (BPAIAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Correctional Facility Operations (Prisons & Jails) (BPAKANAA), Community Corrections (Probation, Parole & Reentry) (BPAIAFAE)

Keywords

• Regional correctional facility
• Inmate detention services
• Correctional rehabilitation programs
• Victim notification services
• Secure inmate custody

Headquarters

HQ city

Orange

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. County Funding and Per Diem Payments: Regional jail funded by participating jurisdictions (Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison, and Orange counties) through per diem payments for inmates housed. Additional revenue from inmate services such as phone calls and account deposits managed through third-party providers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Central Virginia Regional Jail provides secure supervision, custody, and basic human needs for local, state, and federal inmates from Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison, and Orange counties in Virginia. The facility also delivers supporting inmate and public services including visitation (in-person and video), inmate phone and account deposit services, reentry program coordination, VINE victim notification, FOIA request processing, and financial and procurement reporting.

Product overview

Central Virginia Regional Jail operates as a regional detention facility serving Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison, and Orange counties in Virginia. The facility provides a unified portfolio of correctional and inmate services including secure custody, visitation (in-person and video), inmate phone services via Securus Technologies, inmate account deposit management via JailATM, and victim notification through the VINE network. Supporting services include reentry programs through county councils, FOIA request processing, financial reporting, and procurement services. The jail has a staff of 156 and houses approximately 400 local, state, and federal prisoners across multiple cellblocks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Inmate Detention and Custody Services Secure supervision of persons in custody at the Orange, Virginia facility, with basic human needs provision and institutional adjustment support. Houses approximately 400 local, state, and federal prisoners across multiple cellblocks for the participating counties.
• Visitation Services In-person non-contact and official visitation programs including video visitation, with scheduled hours varying by cellblock. Visits are limited to 30 minutes and require visitor list registration.
• Reentry Programs County reentry councils (Louisa and Madison) coordinated with the facility to provide returning citizens with education, job training, employment, housing, transportation, food assistance, and medical services including substance abuse and mental health support.
• Inmate Account Deposits Funds management service allowing deposits via JailATM (online and ATM), with money orders up to $1,000 by mail and cashier's/certified checks accepted. The ATM in the front lobby accepts credit, debit, and cash.
• Inmate Phone Services Offsite phone service provided by Securus Technologies enabling inmates to make outbound calls, with customer support at (972) 734-1111 (mobile) and (877) 578-3658 (regular line).
• FOIA Request Processing Freedom of Information Act request handling. Requests are addressed to the Custodian of Records and mailed to the facility for processing.
• Financial Audits and Budget Reports Annual financial and compliance audits by an independent CPA firm under GAAS standards, with Comprehensive Annual Finance Report (CAFR) preparation. Historical audit reports from 2019-2021 and budgets from 2017-2022 are made available.
• RFP and Procurement Services Request for proposal services including physician, psychiatrist, and dental services RFPs, contract awards, and plumbing renovation invitations for bid.
• VINE Victim Notification Online victim notification network (VINE/VINELink) enabling crime victims to obtain timely information about criminal cases and the custody status of offenders 24/7 via email, text, or phone, available in 48 states covering 2,900 facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% compliance maintained on all DOC audits since June 1996
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Securus TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides inmate phone services including account management, customer care, and technical support. Contact numbers provided for mobile (972-734-1111) and regular lines (877-578-3658). Handles all aspects of inmate telecommunications.
• JailATMcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides online inmate account deposit services and ATM services in facility lobby accepting credit, debit, and cash transactions for inmate accounts.
• VINELink / VINEcoreTechnology or IntegrationNational Victim Notification Network providing 24/7 automated notifications to crime victims about offender custody status. Available in 48 states covering 2,900 facilities. CVRJ participates in this network for victim services.
• Virginia Association of Regional JailscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association of 22 regional jails in Virginia. CVRJ is a member, collaborating with other regional jails on best practices and public safety services.
• Encompass Community SupportsminorOthersThird-party PREA reporting line (540-825-3100 x3479) allowing anonymous reporting of sexual abuse or harassment at the facility.
• Services to Abused Families (SAFE)minorOthersVictim advocate services provider offering support to families, friends, and inmates. Inmates can contact SAFE by dialing 5678; family/friends can call 800-825-8876. Located in Culpeper, Virginia.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Riverside Regional Jail: Virginia regional jail with multi-county jurisdiction and per-diem funding. Directly comparable in operating model, inmate services portfolio, and DOC audit compliance requirements.
• New River Valley Regional Jail: Regional jail serving jurisdictions in southwest Virginia. Shares the regional jail authority governance structure and per-diem revenue model, with similar inmate classification and reentry responsibilities.
• Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail: Regional jail serving Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and York County. Operates with the same regional authority structure, per-diem funding, and DOC audit compliance regime as CVRJ.
• Rappahannock Regional Jail: Regional jail serving Fredericksburg and surrounding Virginia counties. Same regional jail authority governance, per-diem funding mechanism, and DOC audit regime as CVRJ.
• Prince William-Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center: Large regional adult detention center serving Prince William County and Manassas. Comparable multi-jurisdiction regional facility with per-diem funding, similar inmate services, and DOC oversight structure.
• Piedmont Regional Jail: Regional jail serving multiple Virginia counties with a comparable multi-jurisdiction funding model, inmate classification framework, and reentry mandate. Directly comparable in scope and governance.
• Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail: Virginia regional jail serving Albemarle County and the City of Charlottesville. Operates under the same regional jail authority statute and is funded by per-diem payments from member localities — the same operating model as CVRJ.
• Western Tidewater Regional Jail: Regional jail serving Franklin, Suffolk, and Isle of Wight County in Virginia. Operates under the same regional authority statute with comparable per-diem funding and DOC compliance obligations.

Broad incumbents

• CoreCivic: Largest private operator of correctional and detention facilities in the U.S. While CVRJ is publicly operated, CoreCivic competes for the same state, federal, and county inmate housing contracts that CVRJ could grow into.
• GEO Group: Major private-sector operator of correctional, detention, and community reentry services. Operates at broader scale and across geographies, but serves the same customer base (government corrections agencies) and competes for the same contract opportunities relevant to CVRJ.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/central-regional-jail

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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