Western Regional Jail WV Roster, Booking, Bond and Visitation Help
Western Regional Jail and Correctional Facility holds people from Cabell, Lincoln, Mason, Putnam and Wayne Counties. That regional structure creates a common problem: the jail controls custody, visits, mail and inmate services, while the filing county controls most bond, court and record-copy questions.
This guide separates those responsibilities, explains the state inmate search, and gives the practical next steps for visitation, deposits, letters, calls, court records, release, property, medical concerns and victim notification.
One O’Hanlon Place, Barboursville, WV 25504.
Cabell, Lincoln, Mason, Putnam and Wayne.
Operating since December 13, 2003.
Choose the correct Western Regional Jail search path
Use Offender Search (Jails). Start with the last name, then add the first name only if the list is too broad.
Use it to identify the correct record and keep it for letters, banking, calls and facility questions.
Check custody through DCR, then search the West Virginia Magistrate Record Search and call that county’s clerk.
How to search the Western Regional Jail roster
How to understand a West Virginia jail-search result
| Field | What it helps establish | Next action |
|---|---|---|
| OID or inmate number | The state correctional identifier connected with the person. | Use it for mail, banking, provider accounts and identity verification. |
| Admission or booking date | When the current custody event entered the DCR system. | Separate a recent admission from an older record. |
| Institution | The facility currently shown in the state system. | Confirm it says Western Regional before using Barboursville contact details. |
| Charge | An allegation or offense entry associated with custody. | Use court records for later changes, disposition and hearing information. |
| County | The sentencing or filing county shown by the available search. | Call that county’s magistrate or circuit clerk—not automatically Cabell County. |
| Case number | The identifier used by the court. | Enter it in Magistrate Record Search and use it when requesting copies. |
| Status or release information | A system entry that can change quickly. | Do not treat it as a guaranteed release time; the facility says it cannot provide exact or estimated release times. |
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Western Regional Jail location, counties served and arrival route
Barboursville, WV 25504
Cabell County
Main: 304-733-6821
Visitation: 304-733-6850
Fax: 304-733-6867
Cabell, Lincoln, Mason, Putnam and Wayne Counties.
The facility opened December 13, 2003 and is described by DCR as one of West Virginia’s largest jails.
Driving guidance from the official facility page
Take I-64 west past Milton and Huntington Mall. Use Exit 18, turn left, pass under I-64, continue through the light, turn right onto Old Guyan River Road, then take the next right after the bridge onto O’Hanlon Place. Continue uphill and turn right into the parking lot.
Take I-64 east past the 29th Street area and use Exit 18. Turn right, then make the first right onto Old Guyan River Road. After crossing the bridge, turn right onto O’Hanlon Place and continue uphill to the facility parking lot.
How to check bond and the criminal case
West Virginia magistrates hear misdemeanors, conduct preliminary examinations in felony cases, issue warrants and set bail. The free Magistrate Record Search can show up to 30 matching records by first name, last name or case number, but court documents must be obtained from the filing county’s clerk.
| Filing county | Magistrate clerk contact | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Cabell | 304-526-8642 or 304-526-8644 | Cabell County Courthouse, 750 Fifth Avenue, Room B-113, Huntington. |
| Lincoln | 304-824-7999, ext. 235 | Lincoln County Courthouse, 8000 Court Avenue, Hamlin. |
| Mason | 304-675-6840 | Mason County Courthouse, 200 Sixth Street, Point Pleasant. |
| Putnam | 304-586-0234 or 304-586-0270 | 12093 Winfield Road, Suite 15, Winfield. |
| Wayne | 304-272-6388 or 304-272-5648 | Wayne County Courthouse, 100 South Court Street, Wayne. |
Western Regional Jail visitation schedule and appointment rules
There is no walk-in visitation. Call 304-733-6850 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on the correct scheduling day. Calls are accepted until available slots fill.
| Day | Action or visit times | What the family should do |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | No visits; call for Tuesday appointments. | Call 9 a.m.–3 p.m. and have every adult visitor’s details ready. |
| Tuesday | 8:00, 9:00, 10:00 a.m.; 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. Each slot is 30 minutes. | Do not call for appointments on Tuesday. |
| Wednesday | No visits; call for Thursday appointments. | Call 9 a.m.–3 p.m. |
| Thursday | 8:00, 9:00, 10:00 a.m.; 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. Call for Saturday visits. | A Thursday caller may be scheduling Saturday, not a same-day slot. |
| Friday | No visits; call for Sunday appointments. | Call 9 a.m.–3 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9:00, 10:00 a.m.; 3:00, 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. | No appointment calls are taken Saturday. |
| Sunday | 9:00, 10:00 a.m.; 3:00, 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. | No appointment calls are taken Sunday. |
Information needed when scheduling
Visit limits and check-in
Non-contact visits are 30 minutes with a window between visitor and inmate.
The facility brochure says one visit per inmate per month and only one inmate may be visited per day.
No more than two adults, or one adult parent or guardian with two children.
Accepted identification and children
- Adult: current driver’s license, state photo ID, passport, or current military ID with photograph and expiration date.
- Child under 18: original birth certificate with raised stamped seal; photocopies are not accepted.
- Legal guardian: bring judge-signed guardianship papers.
- Authorized adult family member: bring the required juvenile visitation form signed by a non-incarcerated parent or guardian and notarized.
- The child must be registered when the appointment is made, and required papers must be brought for every visit.
Dress code and belongings
Sleeved shirt, required undergarments, shoes, and clothing that fully covers cleavage and the navel. Shorts, skirts and dresses may not be more than three inches above the knee.
No orange clothing, tank tops, spaghetti straps, tube tops, hats, bulky coats, hoodies, bib overalls, leggings, skinny jeans or excessively ripped pants. Cellphones, weapons, tobacco, illegal drugs and personal belongings are prohibited.
How to send money to a Western Regional Jail inmate
West Virginia DCR’s current offender-banking page directs family and friends to ConnectNetwork rather than the older JailATM instructions printed in the Western Regional brochure.
| Method | How it works | Before paying |
|---|---|---|
| Online | Create or use a ConnectNetwork account and choose the available trust-fund service. | Match full name, OID and Western Regional Jail. |
| Mobile app | Use the ConnectNetwork app for iOS or Android. | Review the transaction total and service fee. |
| Telephone | Call 888-988-4768. | Have the inmate identifier and payment method ready. |
Western Regional Jail mailing address and rejection rules
West Virginia DCR now requires ordinary letters to be mailed to a centralized Maryland processing address. This newer statewide procedure replaces the older facility brochure’s instructions about mailing photographs and other materials to Barboursville.
Western Regional Jail and Correctional Facility
PO Box 336
Phoenix, MD 21131
Include the sender’s complete first and last name and full return address. Initials are not accepted as the sender’s name.
What may be sent
What causes return to sender
Inmate calls, video services and message limitations
West Virginia DCR currently identifies GettingOut as its contracted provider for offender calling and available video visits. The older Western Regional brochure names Global Tel Link and JailATM; use the newer DCR provider page for account setup.
Use GettingOut and select the correct inmate and facility.
Use the full name and OID from DCR search to avoid funding the wrong account.
Classification, discipline, court movement, lockdown and technical issues can affect access.
Property release, notary help and release-time expectations
The facility brochure lists property releases Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Call before traveling to confirm authorization and current procedure.
The brochure says an inmate can request papers to be notarized through a counselor.
The facility says it cannot provide an exact or estimated inmate release time.
Medical concerns, grievance path and PREA reporting
West Virginia DCR publishes statewide policies covering healthcare requests, medical co-payments, protective custody, grievances, disability accommodations and PREA. Family members should distinguish an immediate emergency from a routine request.
The inmate should alert an officer or healthcare staff member immediately. An outside caller should state that the concern is urgent and provide the inmate’s full name and OID.
The inmate should use the facility’s health-services request process. Healthcare details are confidential, so staff may accept information without disclosing protected records to family.
The inmate should follow the DCR grievance procedure, describe dates, location, staff or witnesses, and keep the response or tracking information needed for any appeal.
An inmate facing a specific safety threat should tell staff immediately and request protective review rather than relying only on an outside message.
Report sexual abuse or harassment
West Virginia DCR states that it has zero tolerance for sexual abuse and harassment and investigates allegations regardless of the source.
Include the incident, victim, suspected person, and date and time when known. Anonymity may be requested.
WV VINE custody notifications and victim services
WV VINE provides custody-status information and automatic notification when an offender’s status changes. DCR explains that transfer notification occurs after the offender reaches the new facility rather than while transport is underway.
Call 1-866-WV4-VINE to check custody information or register for automatic telephone notification.
Use VINELink for available email and online notification options.
304-558-2036, extension 24733. Services include safety planning, parole-hearing information and victim support.
DCR says release and parole-hearing requests should be sent separately to DCR and the West Virginia Parole Board because they are separate entities.
Reentry and family-support resources near Western Regional
The facility resource guide is a referral list, not an endorsement. It identifies services that may help with housing, employment, food, behavioral health, addiction recovery and family safety after release.
Dial 211 for a free, confidential, 24-hour connection to health, housing, food, financial and human services.
1-844-HELP4WV for behavioral-health and substance-use referral and outreach.
1-844-564-3836 for regional resource navigation.
Practical Western Regional Jail tips that prevent common mistakes
It is more reliable than a name alone for mail, deposits and provider accounts.
The jail serves five counties; court and bail questions follow the case county.
Visitation scheduling opens at 9 a.m. and available slots are first come, first served.
Bring all registered visitors and every required original document.
Do not send ordinary letters to One O’Hanlon Place.
ConnectNetwork for banking and GettingOut for calling/video supersede older brochure provider details.
Official live-action links
The full procedures are explained above. These links are limited to actions that require a current government or approved provider system.
Western Regional Jail inmate search FAQs
How do I search for an inmate at Western Regional Jail?
Open West Virginia DCR Offender Search and choose Offender Search (Jails). Search the last name first, open the matching record and verify the OID, age, facility, date and case details.
What counties does Western Regional Jail serve?
Cabell, Lincoln, Mason, Putnam and Wayne Counties. Court and bond questions go to the county where the charge was filed.
What is the jail phone number and address?
Call 304-733-6821. The facility is at One O’Hanlon Place, Barboursville, WV 25504.
How do I schedule visitation?
Call 304-733-6850 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on the designated call day. There are no walk-in visits.
What identification is required for a visit?
Adults need current government photo ID. A child under 18 needs an original raised-seal birth certificate and must attend with an authorized adult carrying any required guardianship or notarized paperwork.
How do I send inmate money?
Use ConnectNetwork online, in the app or by calling 888-988-4768. Verify the full name, OID and facility before paying.
What is the inmate mailing address?
Use the inmate’s full name and OID, Western Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, PO Box 336, Phoenix, MD 21131. Send only a handwritten or typed letter with no photos or enclosures.
How do inmate calls work?
West Virginia DCR currently uses GettingOut for offender calling and available video-visit services. Create an account with the correct inmate identity.
How do I check bond or a court case?
Search the West Virginia Magistrate Record Search, identify the filing county and call that county’s magistrate clerk. The jail does not control the court file.
Why is the person not showing in the roster?
Possible reasons include recent intake, name variation, another regional jail, release, prison transfer or another jurisdiction. Search broadly, check both jail and prison search when appropriate, and call the facility.