WV Jail Lookup: Find the Correct Regional Facility, OID, Court and Visit Rules
West Virginia does not use one county jail for every county. Most local detainees are routed to one of ten regional jails, and the correct search depends on whether the person is newly booked, currently in a regional jail, serving a prison sentence, on parole or already released.
This guide solves the full search journey: choose the right database, identify the facility serving the arrest county, understand the result, plan non-contact visitation, send approved money or mail, check the court case, confirm bond and register for custody notifications.
At least the first 3 letters of the last name.
10 primary jails serving published county groups.
ConnectNetwork or 888-988-4768.
July 14, 2026 against official pages.
Four WV offender searches that answer different questions
| Official search | Use it for | Required input and limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Offender Search – Jails | People associated with a West Virginia regional jail. | At least 3 letters of the last name; first name optional. Status and location can change quickly. |
| Daily Incarcerations | Recent admissions by sentencing county or institution. | Select a county. Treat it as recent-admission help, not a permanent complete roster. |
| Offender Search – Prisons | Active prison, parole or other DCR supervision status. | First 4 OID digits or first 3 letters of both first and last name. Discharged people do not appear. |
| Escapees and Absconders | The state’s separate public escapee and absconder list. | Review only when that specific status is relevant; it is not a general jail roster. |
How to run the WV regional jail inmate search correctly
How to understand a WV jail-search result
| Information | What it helps establish | What to do next |
|---|---|---|
| OID number | The state Offender ID tied to the person. | Use it on mail and when identifying the correct account or custody record. |
| Facility | The regional jail or correctional location presently shown. | Call that facility before visitation because transfers can occur. |
| Status | The custody or supervision status available in the state database. | Do not assume a displayed release date or location is guaranteed. |
| Court or sentencing county | The county associated with the case or admission. | Search the magistrate or circuit court system and contact that county clerk. |
| Charge or sentence data | A public database description connected with custody. | Use the court record for the current allegation, filing, order or disposition. |
| Release information | A date or status that may change with court action or recalculation. | Confirm with the facility and use VINE for available notifications. |
No inmate found? Follow this West Virginia decision path
Which WV regional jail serves each county?
Use this table to identify the likely intake facility, then confirm the current location in the live search. A person can be moved for classification, medical care, court, crowding, prison intake or another operational reason.
| Regional jail | Phone and address | Counties officially listed |
|---|---|---|
| Central Regional Jail | 304-765-7904 1255 Dyer Hill Road, Sutton, WV 26601 |
Braxton, Calhoun, Clay, Gilmer, Lewis, Nicholas, Roane and Webster |
| Eastern Regional Jail | 304-267-0045 94 Grapevine Road, Martinsburg, WV 25405 |
Berkeley, Jefferson and Morgan |
| North Central Regional Jail | 304-873-1384 1 Lois Lane, Greenwood, WV 26415 |
Doddridge, Harrison, Marion, Monongalia, Pleasants, Ritchie, Wirt and Wood |
| Northern Regional Jail | 304-843-4067 112 Northern Regional Correction Drive, Moundsville, WV 26041 |
Brooke, Hancock, Marshall, Ohio, Tyler and Wetzel |
| Potomac Highlands Regional Jail | 304-496-1275 355 Dolan Drive, Augusta, WV 26704 |
Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Mineral and Pendleton |
| South Central Regional Jail | 304-558-1336 1001 Centre Way, Charleston, WV 25309 |
Jackson and Kanawha |
| Southern Regional Jail | 304-256-6726 1200 Airport Road, Beaver, WV 25813 |
Fayette, Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers and Wyoming |
| Southwestern Regional Jail | 304-239-3032 1300 Gaston Caperton Drive, Holden, WV 25625 |
Boone, Logan, McDowell and Mingo |
| Tygart Valley Regional Jail | 304-637-0382 400 Abbey Road, Belington, WV 26250 |
Barbour, Pocahontas, Preston, Randolph, Taylor, Tucker and Upshur |
| Western Regional Jail | 304-733-6821 One O’Hanlon Place, Barboursville, WV 25504 |
Cabell, Lincoln, Mason, Putnam and Wayne |
You found the person – choose the next action
Use the state identifier for mail and to reduce same-name errors.
Some jails require the inmate to request the visit; others use designated call-in days.
Magistrate court commonly handles initial bail; felony cases may continue in circuit court.
Use ConnectNetwork only after confirming the person and facility.
Use the Phoenix, Maryland scanning address, OID and full facility name.
VINE can provide available custody-status notifications.
WV regional jail visitation rules and scheduling patterns
Published regional-jail visitation is generally non-contact and scheduled in advance. The procedure is not identical statewide: at some facilities the inmate files the request; at others the visitor calls a dedicated scheduling number on a designated day.
Several facilities list 30-minute non-contact visits.
Several regional jails limit a person to one visit per month.
Common limits are two adults, or one adult with two minor children.
Facility scheduling differences
| Facility | How the visit is scheduled | Published practical detail |
|---|---|---|
| Central | The inmate schedules the visit. | Published appointment blocks are Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday; other days show no visitation. |
| North Central | The inmate submits a kiosk request or facility form. | One 30-minute non-contact visit per month; two adults or one adult with two minors. |
| Potomac Highlands | Call 304-496-7057 one day ahead, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | First-call, first-served; arrive at least 15 minutes early. |
| South Central | The offender requests an approved date. | One visit every 30 days; visitor information and notarized juvenile forms may be required. |
| Southern | The inmate submits the facility visitation-request form. | One 30-minute non-contact visit per month; special visits need advance approval. |
| Southwestern | Call 304-239-3070, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | A time is assigned; arriving late for registration cancels the visit. |
| Tygart Valley | The inmate submits a request during the prior week’s request window. | One 30-minute non-contact visit per month; holiday schedules may change. |
| Western | Call 304-733-6850 on a designated call-in day, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | No walk-in visitation; time slots stop when full. |
| Eastern or Northern | Confirm directly with the facility. | Do not assume another regional jail’s schedule applies. |
Visitor preparation checklist
How to check bond, the next hearing and the real criminal case
A regional jail holds the person but does not replace the court. West Virginia magistrates issue warrants, handle misdemeanor cases, conduct felony preliminary examinations and set bail. Circuit courts handle felony proceedings beyond the preliminary stage.
How to send money through WV DCR offender banking
West Virginia DCR uses ConnectNetwork for trust-fund deposits. Confirm the person, OID and facility first; a same-name deposit sent to the wrong account can be difficult to correct.
Create or sign into ConnectNetwork, select West Virginia DCR, locate the correct person and review the fee before payment.
Call 888-988-4768 with the person’s identifying information and your payment method ready.
Use the official ConnectNetwork mobile application and confirm the facility and account before submitting.
WV regional jail inmate mail address and rejection rules
Full facility name – no abbreviations
PO Box 336
Phoenix, MD 21131
Use the sender’s complete first and last name and full return address. Initials are not accepted as the sender name.
What is allowed in the envelope?
What causes the envelope to be returned?
Photographs are not allowed in the mailed letter envelope.
No separate items may be enclosed with the handwritten or typed letter.
Each envelope may be addressed to only one offender.
Use the correct OID number to help route the scanned letter.
Spell out the full facility name instead of using initials such as SRJ or WRJ.
Use a full first and last name and complete return address.
WV inmate calls and video visits through GettingOut
West Virginia DCR contracts with GettingOut for inmate calling and video visitation. The exact features, approved contacts, visit schedule and price can differ by facility and account type.
Release, transfer and pickup: what the public database cannot guarantee
Medical concerns, grievances and records requests
WVDCR publishes statewide policies for health-service requests, medical co-payments and inmate grievances. The person in custody uses the facility’s internal request or grievance process; an outside family member can provide urgent information but may not receive protected medical details.
When calling about a health concern
Grievance and complaint preparation
The inmate should use the available written or electronic grievance channel, describe one issue clearly and retain response or tracking information.
Use the facility phone first. For a broader DCR concern, use the state contact form and provide the OID, facility, date, facts and requested action.
VINE custody alerts, formal victim notification and PREA reporting
VINE custody-status notification
Call 1-866-WV4-VINE to obtain custody information or register for automatic telephone notification.
VINE users may register online for available notification options.
West Virginia also states that formal requests for release or parole-hearing notification must be submitted in writing to both WVDCR and the West Virginia Parole Board because they are separate entities.
Report sexual abuse or harassment
Incident, victim, suspected person, date and time. West Virginia says anonymity will be protected when requested.
West Virginia regional-jail tips that prevent common mistakes
The OID is the most reusable identity detail across state corrections services.
The Phoenix scanning address says no facility abbreviations.
Daily Incarcerations is useful for recent activity, but the jail search is the primary person lookup.
Calling repeatedly will not replace an inmate-submitted request at several facilities.
Holiday hours, road conditions, transfers and full visit slots can make an unconfirmed trip unsuccessful.
OID, booking data and magistrate or circuit case numbers serve different purposes.
The mail center returns envelopes containing photographs or other enclosures.
The search and VINE may not show the new location until the move is completed.
Use the court for bail and state-listed vendors for trust accounts.
West Virginia DCR contacts and statewide map
Charleston, WV 25311
Final-action links only
The key rules, phone numbers, addresses and workflows are included above. Open an outside system only when a live search, deposit, message, court query or registration must be completed there.
WV regional jail inmate search FAQs
How do I search for an inmate in a West Virginia regional jail?
Open the official jail search and enter at least the first three letters of the last name. Add the first name only when needed, then verify the OID, facility and status.
What is the difference between the jail and prison searches?
The jail search covers regional-jail custody. The prison search covers active prison, parole and other DCR supervision and uses an OID or at least three letters of both names.
What does Daily Incarcerations show?
It lets users select a county and review recent institutional admissions. It should not be treated as a complete permanent jail roster.
Why is no record appearing?
The booking may be recent, the spelling may differ, the person may have transferred, or they may be released, in prison, federal custody or another state.
How do I find the regional jail serving a county?
Use the county-to-jail table on this page, then confirm the current facility in the live search because transfers can occur.
How do I arrange a visit?
Confirm the facility’s method. Some jails require the inmate to submit a request, while others use designated visitor call-in days. Most published regional-jail visits are non-contact.
How do I send money?
Use ConnectNetwork online, in the app or by calling 888-988-4768. Verify the name, OID, facility, fee and receipt before completing the deposit.
What is the inmate mailing address?
Use the inmate’s first and last name and OID, full facility name without abbreviations, PO Box 336, Phoenix, MD 21131.
Can I include photographs?
No. West Virginia’s current mail instructions say photographs, attachments and enclosures cause the envelope to be returned.
How do phone calls and video visits work?
West Virginia DCR uses GettingOut. Create an account, select the correct facility and person, and review current availability and fees.
How do I search the criminal case?
Use the West Virginia Judiciary Court Record Access page for statewide magistrate and circuit court searches. Contact the filing county clerk for actual magistrate documents.
How do I receive release notifications?
Register through VINE or call 1-866-WV4-VINE. Transfer notification may not occur until the person arrives at the receiving facility.