St. Croix Island Jail
VI
John A. Bell Adult Correctional Facility (formerly Golden Grove Adult Correctional Facility)
The U.S. Virgin Islands has no county jail; people arrested on St. Croix are held at the John A. Bell Adult Correctional Facility in Kingshill, which is run by the territorial Virgin Islands Bureau of Corrections.
- Address
- Golden Grove, Kingshill, St. Croix, VI 00850
How to find an inmate
The Virgin Islands Bureau of Corrections does not have a widely used public online roster for the John A. Bell Adult Correctional Facility, so call the facility or the Bureau of Corrections with the person's full name and date of birth. Some sentenced territorial inmates are housed in contracted mainland prisons, so ask the Bureau where the person is assigned. For people in federal custody, use the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator.
Visitation
Visits at the John A. Bell Adult Correctional Facility in Kingshill are set by the Virgin Islands Bureau of Corrections, and visitors usually must be approved in advance and bring valid photo ID. Schedules and rules can change, so call the facility to confirm current visiting days, approval steps, and dress code before you travel.
Bail and bond
Bail for arrests on St. Croix is set by the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands, usually at an advice-of-rights or bail hearing. Contact the Superior Court clerk on St. Croix or the facility to learn the bail amount, the accepted payment methods, and where to post it. A licensed bail bondsman or attorney can also explain the options.
Mail and money
Mail to an inmate should include the inmate's full name and identification number and be sent to the facility address, and staff will inspect it. Ask the Bureau of Corrections or the facility which deposit methods it currently accepts and what items are prohibited before you send money or mail.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find out if someone is in the John A. Bell Adult Correctional Facility?
Call the facility or the Virgin Islands Bureau of Corrections with the person's full name and date of birth. Staff can confirm custody status and housing location.
What is the address of the jail on St. Croix?
The John A. Bell Adult Correctional Facility, formerly Golden Grove, is located at Golden Grove, Kingshill, St. Croix, VI 00850.
How do I post bail on St. Croix?
Bail is set by the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands. Contact the court clerk on St. Croix or the facility for the amount and the accepted payment methods.
Can I send money to an inmate at the John A. Bell Adult Correctional Facility?
Yes, but the facility controls which methods it accepts. Confirm the current deposit options with the Bureau of Corrections before sending funds.