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1. Where is the Roanoke County / Salem jail located?

The jail is located at 401 East Main Street, in Salem, Virginia. From Interstate 81, take Exit 140 (Salem / Roanoke College), Thompson Memorial Boulevard to East Main Street. The jail / courthouse complex is located at the intersection of Thompson Memorial and East Main Street on the right side of the street. Additional parking can be found across Thompson Memorial Boulevard behind the convenience store.

2. How can I transfer money to an inmate's account?

A secured ATM is located in the main lobby of the jail facility for the purpose of receiving cash or credit card payments. No checks will be accepted. You may also use the following website to

deposit funds on an inmate's commissary account.

3. Can I make a phone call to someone being held at the Roanoke County / Salem Jail?

Inmates are not allowed to receive incoming calls. Inmates are only allowed to make outgoing collect calls. However, the jail does not limit the number of calls they can make during normal hours of operation.

If you do not wish to receive collect calls from an inmate, simply refuse to accept the charges or call the jail docket office at (540)283-3145 and request that a block be placed on your phone number.

4. How can I write to an inmate being held at the Roanoke County/Salem Jail?

The mailing address for inmates is :Roanoke County/Salem Jail Inmate Name, Inmate Number PO Box 247 Phoenix, MD  21131

5. Where is the Civil Department located?

The physical address of the Civil Department is:
305 East Main Street
Salem, Virginia 24153

The offices are located in the back of Court Services building.

Directions from I-81: Exit 140 (Salem/Roanoke College), Thompson Memorial Blvd to East Main Street. Jail & Courthouse Complex is located at the intersection of Thompson Memorial and East Main Street on the right side of the street.

Additional parking can be found across Thompson Memorial Blvd behind the Quickway Food Mart.

6. Who do I call with questions or concerns regarding jury duty?

Please contact Circuit Court at (540) 387-6205 during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.