North Central Regional Jail Offender Lookup, Booking, Visits, Calls, Money and Court Guide
If someone was arrested in north-central West Virginia, finding the correct record is only the first step. North Central Regional Jail receives inmates from eight counties, which means the jail may be in Greenwood while the bond hearing, criminal case, clerk’s office and later court date remain in another county.
This guide puts the important North Central rules in one place: how to search the WV jail roster, confirm the correct facility, understand an OID, troubleshoot a missing booking, prepare for the facility’s monthly non-contact visit, send an approved letter, deposit money, fund calls, check bond and court records, report a safety concern and handle a possible release or transfer.
North Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility.
1 Lois Lane, Greenwood, WV 26415.
Doddridge, Harrison, Marion, Monongalia, Pleasants, Ritchie, Wirt and Wood.
August 17, 2026.
Choose the fastest way to find the correct North Central inmate
Use WV DCR’s jail search. Search the name, open likely matches and verify the facility says North Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility.
Check Daily Incarcerations as well as the jail offender search. A very recent arrest may not appear immediately in the broader offender record.
Use the OID for jail services and identity checks. Use the case number in the West Virginia Judiciary system to locate bond and court information.
How to run a North Central Regional Jail inmate search
West Virginia DCR does not require families to search a separate roster for every regional jail. The statewide Offender Search hub provides jail, prison and daily-incarceration options.
How to read the WV jail-search result
| Information | What it means | Why you need it |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | The name used in WVDCR’s offender record. | Use the exact spelling for mail, accounts and court research. |
| OID | WVDCR offender identification number. | Required on personal mail and useful when dealing with service providers. |
| Facility | Where WVDCR currently identifies the inmate as housed. | Confirm North Central before using the rules on this page. |
| Booking / admission information | Information associated with entry into custody. | Helps distinguish a new incarceration from an older record. |
| Case number | The court identifier for a criminal matter. | Use it to locate court events and bond information. |
| Originating county | The county connected with the charge or case. | It tells you which magistrate or circuit court to search. |
| Custody status | The person’s current status within the correctional system. | Recheck before visiting or arranging release transportation. |
No North Central inmate record found? Use this order
North Central serves eight counties—search the court where the case started
The jail sits in Doddridge County, but that does not make every inmate’s criminal case a Doddridge County case. North Central serves eight counties, and the court file normally stays in the county where the charge was filed.
| County served | When to search that county | Typical next step |
|---|---|---|
| Doddridge | Charge or arrest originated in Doddridge County. | Check Doddridge Magistrate/Circuit records. |
| Harrison | Case began in Clarksburg or elsewhere in Harrison County. | Search Harrison County court records. |
| Marion | Charge originated in Fairmont or another Marion County jurisdiction. | Search Marion County court records. |
| Monongalia | Arrest or case originated around Morgantown/Monongalia County. | Search Monongalia County records. |
| Pleasants | Case was filed in Pleasants County. | Use Pleasants County court information. |
| Ritchie | Case was filed in Ritchie County. | Use Ritchie County court information. |
| Wirt | Charge originated in Wirt County. | Search Wirt County court records. |
| Wood | Arrest or case originated around Parkersburg/Wood County. | Search Wood County court records. |
You found the inmate—choose the next action
Needed for personal mail and useful for other inmate services.
Use the originating county’s court case and verify whether another case or hold exists.
The inmate must submit the visitor request before you travel.
Use ConnectNetwork after confirming the inmate’s identity.
Use the Phoenix, Maryland scanning address—not 1 Lois Lane.
Search the county where the criminal case was filed.
How to check bail or bond for a North Central Regional Jail inmate
North Central houses people from multiple counties, so there is no single “North Central bond page” that replaces the court. In West Virginia criminal cases, magistrate courts handle many initial appearances and bail decisions. Circuit courts may control later felony proceedings.
North Central Regional Jail visitation schedule, request process and visitor rules
North Central’s detailed facility rules describe scheduled, non-contact visitation. The inmate starts the scheduling process. A visitor should not simply drive to Greenwood expecting a walk-in visit.
| Day | Visiting hours | Last appointment time |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. |
| Thursday | 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | 12:30 p.m. |
| Sunday | 12:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. |
30 minutes.
Non-contact visitation.
One visit per inmate per month under the published rules.
How the visit actually gets scheduled
How many people can visit?
One adult and up to two minor children.
Two adult visitors.
Rules for children under 18
A person under 18 is generally required to be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or qualifying immediate family member.
Adult identification accepted for visitation
- Driver or operator license.
- Government-issued non-driver photo identification.
- United States passport or passport card.
- United States military identification.
- Social Security card.
- Credit card.
- Insurance card.
- Hunting or fishing license.
- Self-created or internet-printable identification.
Dress code: what commonly causes a denied visit
Shorts, sleeveless tops, side-snap pants, pajama-type pants or excessively tight clothing.
No see-through, low-cut, midriff-baring or revealing clothing. Sleeves should extend to approximately mid-upper arm.
No offensive, drug-related, alcohol-related or otherwise prohibited graphics.
Under-wire bras and metallic beads can cause security-screening problems and are prohibited by the published rules.
Appropriate undergarments are required.
The facility rules state that dresses and skirts require prior approval.
What stays in the locker or outside
The rules permit only very limited necessities in the visitation area. A baby pacifier is specifically mentioned. Necessary mobility or medical equipment such as a cane, wheelchair or oxygen may be permitted subject to facility procedures.
Security and parking-lot rules
- Visitors may be screened using a canine when available.
- Visitors pass through a magnetometer and may be subject to x-ray and pat-search procedures.
- Anyone who appears intoxicated will not be admitted.
- Contraband is illegal and can result in criminal consequences.
- Tobacco and tobacco-like products are prohibited.
- Visitors cannot pass articles to or receive articles from an inmate without prior authorization.
- Loitering in the parking lot or remaining seated in a vehicle is prohibited by the facility rules.
- People who are not visiting are expected to leave facility property.
Special visits
Special visits may be considered for unusual circumstances such as long-distance travel, a family emergency, hospitalized inmates or clergy-related needs. The published rules call for a written request approximately five working days in advance. Approval is discretionary.
Former inmates or people with felony convictions
The visitation rules provide a limited approval process. Relevant conditions include being immediate family, not being the victim of the inmate’s offense and generally remaining arrest/incarceration-free for two years. Do not assume approval—call before a long trip.
Segregation and watch status
An inmate in segregation follows the facility’s special-request process. The rules state that a person on watch status is not eligible for ordinary visitation until released from that status.
North Central inmate phone calls, messaging and video services
West Virginia DCR uses ViaPath-related services for offender communications. It is useful to separate the accounts because money placed in an inmate trust account is not the same thing as money placed into a phone account.
| Need | Service | Published contact |
|---|---|---|
| Fund telephone calls | AdvancePay / ConnectNetwork | Automated: 800-483-8314 |
| Phone-account customer support | AdvancePay support | 877-650-4249 |
| Inmate trust / commissary | ConnectNetwork Trust Account | Automated: 888-988-4768 |
| Trust-account customer support | ConnectNetwork | 888-428-1845 |
| Family/friend messaging or video services | GettingOut | 866-516-0115 |
Before funding any communication account
How to send money to a North Central Regional Jail inmate
WVDCR’s published deposit instructions use the ConnectNetwork Trust Account for money the inmate can use for commissary and approved inmate services.
Use ConnectNetwork after locating and verifying the correct offender.
The ConnectNetwork mobile application supports trust-account deposits.
The WVDCR deposit instructions also identify facility lobby kiosks as an available route.
Verify the inmate’s full name, OID and current facility.
North Central inmate mailing address and letter rules
North Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility
PO Box 336
Phoenix, MD 21131
Envelope checklist
What may be sent through this personal-letter process?
WVDCR’s current letter instructions limit this scanned-mail route to a handwritten or typed letter.
If photographs are included, WVDCR says the envelope will be returned.
Do not attach or enclose extra materials with the letter.
Do not combine correspondence for multiple offenders in one envelope.
How to find the criminal case, hearing and clerk after locating the inmate
The jail search answers a custody question. The West Virginia Judiciary system is where you move next for case information.
North Central Regional Jail address, directions, phone and map
Greenwood, WV 26415
Main phone: 304-873-1384
Fax: 304-873-1381
North Central opened in August 2001 and WVDCR describes it as one of the larger regional jail facilities in the state.
The current facility page lists Sara McFarland as acting superintendent.
Driving from the Clarksburg / I-79 side
The WVDCR facility page directs travelers from the Clarksburg/I-79 area to Exit 119 and then approximately 35 miles west on US 50. Exit at Stone Valley Road and follow signs for the State Police / Regional Jail.
Driving from the Parkersburg / I-77 side
The facility page directs travelers from the Parkersburg/I-77 area to Exit 176 and then approximately 45 miles east on US 50. Exit at Stone Valley Road and follow the facility signs.
Before leaving home
Property, medication and items for an inmate: what families should do
North Central’s public visitation rules are clear that visitors may not simply pass an article to an inmate or receive an article from an inmate without prior approval. WVDCR’s current public North Central material does not publish a broad walk-in property-drop procedure comparable to some county jails.
Do not bring them assuming staff will accept them. Call 304-873-1384 first and ask whether the specific item is authorized.
Do not give medication directly to an inmate during a visit. Contact the facility for the current medical-delivery procedure.
If the inmate says property can be released, confirm the authorization and pickup procedure with the facility before driving to Greenwood.
How an inmate or family member can report sexual abuse or harassment
North Central’s 2025 PREA audit describes multiple reporting routes, including third-party reporting by family or friends.
Phone: 304-558-2036
Ask for the PREA Coordinator.
Email: dcrprea@wv.gov
The PREA audit states inmates may use the inmate telephone and dial #01 for the toll-free West Virginia Fusion Center reporting line.
What should a third-party report include?
Medical and advocacy response after sexual assault
The 2025 PREA audit reports that victims have access to timely emergency medical and mental-health treatment, forensic examinations when appropriate and victim-advocacy services. Treatment associated with a sexual-abuse incident is provided without cost to the victim regardless of whether the person cooperates with an investigation.
Get notified about custody changes through West Virginia VINE
West Virginia DCR participates in VINE for available offender custody information and notifications. It can be useful when a family member or victim needs to know about a release or custody change without repeatedly checking the jail search.
1-866-WV4-VINE (1-866-984-8463)
Use the automated service for custody information and available telephone-notification registration.
VINE online registration can be used for available email or other notification options.
Release and re-entry help for North Central inmates and families
North Central’s community resource material points released individuals and families toward housing, food, health, treatment, employment and financial-support resources rather than leaving them to search each category from scratch.
Dial 2-1-1 for free, confidential referrals to available health, housing, food, financial and community resources.
The North Central resource guide identifies statewide and regional treatment options. Ask 211 for a current provider appropriate to the person’s county and insurance status.
Use 211 to locate currently available shelter, transitional housing, food and utility-assistance options rather than relying on an older printed provider list.
Because the facility is rural, arrange pickup before the expected release whenever possible and confirm that release has actually occurred before driving.
Release from jail does not end the criminal case. Confirm the next hearing and any bond conditions.
Save release documents, case numbers, supervision instructions and contact information for the responsible court or agency.
Release or transfer: what to check before arranging pickup
North Central inmate-help contact directory
| What you need | Contact / system | Have this ready |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, visit, housing or transfer question | North Central: 304-873-1384 | Name, OID, county and reason for call. |
| Current jail roster / recent incarceration | WVDCR Offender Search / Daily Incarcerations | Full legal name and possible arrest county. |
| Trust-account deposit | 888-988-4768 / ConnectNetwork | Exact inmate identity and OID. |
| Trust-account support | 888-428-1845 | Account and transaction confirmation. |
| AdvancePay telephone funding | 800-483-8314 | Phone number and account information. |
| Phone-account support | 877-650-4249 | Account and blocked-call details. |
| GettingOut messaging / video | 866-516-0115 | User account and inmate information. |
| Magistrate court / bond research | WV Magistrate Case Record Search | Name, case number and originating county. |
| PREA third-party report | 304-558-2036 / dcrprea@wv.gov | Incident details, date/time and names if known. |
| Custody-change notification | 1-866-WV4-VINE | Correct offender identity and your notification information. |
North Central tips that can prevent a wasted trip or rejected action
You will need it for the WVDCR personal-mail format and it reduces same-name mistakes.
A Wood County defendant does not become a Doddridge County court case because the inmate is housed in Greenwood.
The inmate submits the visit request and every visitor must appear on the request.
The detailed facility rules confirm Thursday visitation is 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Do not use the Greenwood street address for ordinary scanned personal letters.
AdvancePay is for telephone funding; the Trust Account is for inmate funds and commissary-type use.
The visitation rules call for the required notarized permission and birth certificate with the applicable visit.
The facility’s visitation information says there is no local bus service.
The current public rules do not provide a general walk-in drop-off process.
Official sources and live actions
The operational rules above are already summarized in this guide. These links are retained mainly for actions that must occur in a live government or authorized service system.
North Central Regional Jail inmate search FAQs
How do I search for an inmate at North Central Regional Jail?
Open the official WVDCR Offender Search hub and choose Offender Search (Jails). Search the name, verify that the facility is North Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, and save the OID and any available case information.
Is North Central Regional Jail the same as Northern Regional Jail?
No. North Central is at 1 Lois Lane in Greenwood. Northern Regional Jail is a separate WVDCR facility in Moundsville. Confirm the exact facility before sending mail or money or planning a visit.
What is the North Central Regional Jail phone number and address?
The main telephone number is 304-873-1384. The physical address is 1 Lois Lane, Greenwood, WV 26415.
Which counties does North Central Regional Jail serve?
Doddridge, Harrison, Marion, Monongalia, Pleasants, Ritchie, Wirt and Wood counties.
What are North Central Regional Jail visitation hours?
The detailed facility rules list Tuesday 3:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m., Thursday 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., and Sunday 12:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Visits are 30-minute, non-contact visits and each inmate is generally allowed one visit per month.
How does an inmate schedule a visit?
The inmate submits the request through the facility kiosk, or uses the paper request process when the kiosk is unavailable. Requests for the following week are accepted from 8:00 a.m. Monday through noon Thursday, and all visitors must be named on the request.
How do I send money to a North Central inmate?
Use the WVDCR ConnectNetwork Trust Account online or through the app, call the automated deposit line at 888-988-4768, or use an available lobby kiosk. Trust-account support is 888-428-1845.
Where do I mail a personal letter?
Use the inmate’s first and last name and OID, North Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, PO Box 336, Phoenix, MD 21131. Include your full first and last name and return address. Do not include photographs or other attachments.
How do I check bond or the criminal court case?
Use West Virginia Magistrate Case Record Search and statewide Court Record Access. Search the county where the case originated rather than automatically using Doddridge County. Verify time-sensitive bond and court information with the responsible clerk.
How can family report a PREA concern?
Call 304-558-2036 and ask for the WVDCR PREA Coordinator, or email dcrprea@wv.gov. Include what happened, the victim and suspected perpetrator if known, and the approximate date and time. Anonymous reporting may be requested.