South Regional Jail Inmate Search & Jail Roster 2026

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Charleston, West Virginia · South Central Regional Jail · 2026

South Central Regional Jail Lookup: Find an Inmate, Visit, Send Money and Check Court Status

South Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility is a West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation facility in Charleston serving primarily Kanawha and Jackson counties. The correct starting point for a current inmate search is WVDCR’s official jail search—not a county sheriff roster or third-party mugshot directory.

This guide shows you how to choose the jail search instead of the prison search, identify the correct person, troubleshoot a missing record, understand what to do after arrest, follow the court case, schedule non-contact visitation, fund an account, send letters under the current centralized-mail rule, and confirm release or transfer.

Search official WV jail records Call SCRJ: 304-558-1336 No inmate found?
Do not confuse the facilities: South Central Regional Jail is at 1001 Centre Way in Charleston and serves Jackson and Kanawha counties. Southern Regional Jail is a different WVDCR facility in Beaver, Raleigh County. The similar names are a common source of failed searches, wrong phone calls and misdirected mail.
1001 Centre Way

Charleston, WV 25309.

304-558-1336

Official facility telephone number.

Jackson + Kanawha

Counties currently listed as served by the facility.

Since 1993

South Central Regional Jail has operated in Charleston since 1993.

WVDCR facility

Use the state jail locator, not a county-only roster.

Start here

Which West Virginia search should you use?

1
Recently arrested / regional jail custody

Choose Offender Search (Jails). This is the main search path for South Central Regional Jail.

2
Sentenced and transferred to prison

Switch to Offender Search (Prisons) when the person has moved into state-prison custody.

3
Need today’s statewide custody list

Use Daily Incarcerations as an additional WVDCR check when the ordinary name search is unclear.

Fast rule: For a person arrested in Charleston, South Charleston, Kanawha County or Jackson County who is believed to be in a regional jail, start with the WVDCR jail search.

South Central Regional Jail action center

Jump to the exact problem you are trying to solve.

Result decoder

Turn the inmate-search result into useful next steps

What to save from a South Central Regional Jail search
Information Why it matters Next action
Full legal name Used for custody, court, mail and account questions. Copy it exactly as WVDCR displays it.
OID number State correctional identifier. Save it; WVDCR requires it in centralized friend/family letter mail.
Current facility Determines visitation, directions and facility contacts. Confirm that it says South Central Regional Jail before using SCRJ-specific rules.
Custody status Helps distinguish active regional-jail custody from another status. Recheck when planning release pickup or a visit.
Charge / case clue Helps locate the associated magistrate or circuit court matter. Search West Virginia Judiciary records separately.
Booking / incarceration date Helps distinguish current custody from an older incarceration. Use the date when calling the jail or court clerk.
Possible release information May help with planning but can change. Do not treat an online date as a guaranteed physical release time.
Booking information is not a conviction: A jail listing can reflect allegations, warrants, holds or pretrial custody. Use court records to determine what was filed and how the case was resolved.
Troubleshooting

No South Central Regional Jail inmate found?

Arrest is very recent

Booking and database processing may still be underway. Recheck later and use Daily Incarcerations as another WVDCR source.

You chose the prison search

A recent regional-jail detainee belongs in the jail-search workflow, not the state-prison search.

Name was entered differently

Try surname only, a different spelling, maiden name, hyphenated name or common legal-name variation.

Person was released

The court case may continue even after the active jail record changes.

Person transferred to prison

Switch to WVDCR Offender Search (Prisons) when a sentenced person is no longer in regional-jail custody.

Person transferred to another jail

Regional-jail placement can change. Search the statewide system before assuming the person is still at SCRJ.

You meant Southern Regional Jail

Southern Regional Jail is in Beaver, not Charleston. Its phone, counties served and visitation rules are different.

Federal custody

A federal detainee or prisoner may require a federal locator rather than WVDCR jail search.

Useful phone script “I’m trying to verify current custody for [full legal name], date of birth [DOB if known]. I believe the person may be at South Central Regional Jail. Can you confirm whether they are currently housed there, released or transferred, and tell me which public identifier I should use for mail or account services?”
Call SCRJ: 304-558-1336
Custody journey

What happens after an arrest that leads to South Central Regional Jail?

Arrest or warrant A law-enforcement agency takes the person into custody on a new charge, warrant or other legal authority.
Regional-jail booking Intake processing creates the custody record used in the WVDCR jail system.
Initial court process Magistrate Court frequently becomes important for initial appearance and bond questions in criminal cases.
Continued pretrial custody or release The person may remain at the regional jail or be released under the applicable court order.
Case moves forward Serious criminal matters can proceed beyond magistrate-level proceedings into circuit court.
Transfer, sentence or release A person can later transfer to another WVDCR jail, a prison, another authority or leave custody entirely.
Best family workflow: Jail search first → save OID/facility → identify county/case → check court record → verify custody again before money, mail or travel.
Official facility details

South Central Regional Jail address, phone and counties served

South Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility
1001 Centre Way
Charleston, WV 25309
Telephone

304-558-1336

Fax: 304-558-7307

Counties served

Jackson County

Kanawha County

Superintendent

WVDCR currently lists Christopher Mason.

Facility fact: WVDCR states that South Central Regional Jail has operated since 1993 and contains the state’s only Forensic Evaluation Unit.
Court follow-up

How to find the criminal case after the jail search

The jail record answers where the person is incarcerated. The court record answers what is happening in the criminal case.

Identify the prosecuting county South Central Regional Jail serves Jackson and Kanawha counties, but custody can also involve transfers or cases from another jurisdiction.
Start with West Virginia Magistrate Record Search The Judiciary provides a free online system searchable by first name, last name or case number.
Use fewer fields when necessary The system returns up to 30 records, so start broad enough to avoid excluding the correct case.
Open the matching record Verify county, case number and defendant identity.
Contact the clerk for documents West Virginia Judiciary states that the Magistrate Record Search does not provide the court documents themselves.
Check Circuit Court when appropriate Felony and other proceedings can move into circuit court, so the magistrate record may not be the only relevant court source.

Kanawha County court contacts

Kanawha County Magistrate Court Clerk
Kanawha County Judicial Building
111 Court Street
Charleston, WV 25301

304-357-0422

Kanawha County Circuit Clerk
Kanawha County Judicial Building
111 Court Street
Charleston, WV 25301

304-357-0440

Magistrate Search limitation: The Judiciary says court documents are not available through the free online Magistrate Record Search. Call or visit the clerk in the county where the case was filed when you need copies.
Search WV Magistrate cases Kanawha court directory
Release questions

Bond, initial appearance and release planning

West Virginia Magistrate Court rules specifically require on-call magistrates to check regional jails for newly arrested people and for incarcerated people who are able to post bond during designated after-hours periods. This is why the jail roster alone cannot tell you everything about release.

Jail record

Confirms current WVDCR custody and facility.

Magistrate / court

Handles initial appearances and bond decisions in applicable criminal cases.

Facility release process

Begins after the legal requirements are satisfied and any other holds are resolved.

Confirm the person is still at SCRJ Search immediately before taking action.
Identify the county and case Determine whether Kanawha, Jackson or another court has jurisdiction.
Read the court record Use the magistrate/circuit case information instead of relying on an old third-party bond page.
Ask about every hold Another warrant, agency or case can affect release.
Verify payment instructions Do not send money merely because someone contacts you claiming that a specific payment will guarantee immediate release.
Do not promise a pickup time A court order and physical discharge are separate events.
Anti-scam rule: Independently verify any bond or release payment through the court, facility or legitimate licensed provider. Do not rely on gift-card, cryptocurrency or peer-to-peer payment demands.
Non-contact visitation

South Central Regional Jail visitation schedule and rules

WVDCR publishes a facility-specific non-contact visitation schedule for South Central Regional Jail. Visits are initiated through offender requests on available days approved by the facility.

Current SCRJ non-contact visitation schedule
Day Published hours What to know
Monday No visitation Do not plan a regular visit.
Tuesday No visitation No regular published visitation.
Wednesday No visitation No regular published visitation.
Thursday 1:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Visit must be scheduled/approved under facility procedure.
Friday No visitation No regular published visitation.
Saturday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Weekend visitation day.
Sunday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Weekend visitation day.

Visitor limits

Adults only

Maximum published group: two adults.

With juveniles

One adult and two juveniles are allowed under the current facility rule.

Visit frequency

The facility currently states only one visit every 30 days from the last visit.

Information required for adult visitors

Full name
Address
Date of birth
Telephone number
Driver’s license number
Notarized juvenile forms when juveniles are included
Late arrival: WVDCR states that if you arrive late, you receive only the remaining time in your scheduled slot.
Dress code

What not to wear or bring to SCRJ visitation

Clothing fit

No provocative, tight, see-through or low-cut clothing. WVDCR specifically lists spandex, leggings and jeggings as prohibited examples.

Shirts

No tank tops, camis or cold-shoulder shirts. All visitors’ shirts must have sleeves.

Shorts / skirts

Must not be shorter than two inches above the knee.

No pants with holes
No bib overalls
No open-toed shoes or sandals
No piercings
No jewelry
No hats or scarves
No coats, jackets or hoodies
No keys, lighters, wallets or purses in visitation
No cell phones in visitation
No orange clothing
Orange clothing is specifically prohibited. This is an easy rule to miss when planning a visit.
Verify current SCRJ visitation rules
Remote communication

West Virginia offender video visits and calls

WVDCR currently contracts with GettingOut for offender calling and video visits. This is separate from the facility’s published in-person/non-contact visitation schedule.

Search the offender first Confirm that the person is still housed at South Central Regional Jail.
Open WVDCR’s current calling/video page Use the state page to verify the current provider rather than an old regional-jail directory.
Create or use a GettingOut account Follow the provider’s current identity, funding and scheduling steps.
Match the correct inmate Use the person’s identifying information carefully before funding an account.
Assume ordinary communications are monitored Do not use routine family calls or video sessions for confidential legal strategy.
Check current WVDCR calling/video service
Offender banking

How to send money to a South Central Regional Jail inmate

WVDCR currently allows family and friends to deposit money into offender trust-fund accounts through ConnectNetwork.

Phone

888-988-4768

Web

ConnectNetwork.com through the current WVDCR banking process.

Mobile app

ConnectNetwork app for supported iOS and Android devices.

Verify current custody Do not deposit based on an old booking screenshot.
Confirm the offender’s identity Use the official WVDCR search and save the OID number.
Use the WVDCR-listed banking provider Avoid unrelated sites that imitate correctional payment services.
Review the recipient before payment Compare all available identifiers.
Save the confirmation Keep the transaction receipt or confirmation number.
Do not mail cash, money orders or checks inside ordinary friend/family correspondence. WVDCR’s current mail policy prohibits funds from being included with scanned inmate letters.
Open official offender banking instructions
Centralized scanning

How to send a letter to a South Central Regional Jail inmate

Do not mail ordinary friend/family letters directly to 1001 Centre Way. WVDCR uses a centralized scanning address for regular personal letters.

Current letter-mailing format

Address ordinary correspondence like this
Inmate’s First and Last Name and OID Number
South Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility
PO Box 336
Phoenix, MD 21131
Use the full facility name. WVDCR specifically says to use the full facility name with no abbreviations.

Sender information

Include a complete return address with the sender’s full first and last name. WVDCR says initials are not sufficient.

What ordinary letters cannot contain

No photographs
No attachments
No enclosures
Only one offender per envelope
Written or typed letter content only
No cash, money orders or checks
How delivery works: WVDCR policy states that the envelope and contents of ordinary incoming friend/family correspondence are scanned and sent electronically to the inmate through the tablet system.
Photographs cause rejection: WVDCR currently states that an envelope containing photographs will be returned to the sender.
Verify current WVDCR mail instructions
Communication

South Central Regional Jail inmate phone calls

WVDCR’s statewide offender-services system currently directs friends and family to GettingOut for offender calling and video services.

If you are not receiving calls
  • Check whether your phone blocks correctional or unknown numbers.
  • Confirm that your account is active with the current provider.
  • Confirm the person is still at a WVDCR facility.
  • Follow GettingOut’s current account/support process.
If the facility changed

Rerun the WVDCR search. Transfer can change which facility and services are relevant.

Legal privacy: Treat normal jail telephone and video conversations as non-confidential. Attorneys should use the facility’s appropriate legal communication process.
Urgent concerns

Medical, mental-health or immediate safety concerns

A public inmate-search page cannot handle a health emergency. If someone in South Central Regional Jail may face an urgent medical, mental-health or safety issue, contact the facility and give staff enough information to identify the person.

Facility concern

Call South Central Regional Jail at 304-558-1336.

Have the inmate’s full name and OID number if available.

Immediate outside emergency

Call 911 when an emergency is occurring outside the correctional facility.

Useful safety call script “I need to report an urgent health or safety concern involving [full name], OID [number if known], who I believe is housed at South Central Regional Jail. The concern is [brief factual description]. What is the correct way to get this information to medical or custody staff immediately?”
Privacy limitation: Staff may be able to receive important information from you even when medical privacy rules prevent them from disclosing detailed health information back.
Sexual abuse reporting

WVDCR PREA reporting for jail inmates

WVDCR publishes a statewide reporting path for sexual abuse or sexual misconduct involving people in West Virginia jail or prison custody.

Telephone reporting

Call 304-558-2036 and ask for the PREA Coordinator.

Email reporting

dcrprea@wv.gov

Immediate danger inside the jail: The incarcerated person should alert available facility staff as soon as they can safely do so.
Victim notification

Get custody-status alerts through West Virginia VINE

WVDCR operates VINE for victims who need custody-status information or automated notification of changes.

Phone

1-866-WV4-VINE

Use the statewide VINE number for custody status and phone-notification registration.

Email alerts

WVDCR states that victims may register through VINELink for email notification.

24/7 assistance

WVDCR states West Virginia has someone available around the clock to answer VINE-related questions.

Transfer detail: WVDCR says VINE does not notify while an offender is physically being moved between facilities; notification occurs after the offender reaches the new facility.
Do not rely only on automated alerts when safety is at risk. Call 911 for an immediate threat and use VINE as one part of a broader safety plan.
Open VINELink Read WV VINE rules
Release / transfer

If the inmate suddenly disappears from South Central Regional Jail

Do not immediately assume release A transfer can remove the person from the expected facility.
Run the statewide jail search again The person may have moved to another regional jail.
Run the prison search if sentencing occurred A sentenced person may have moved into state-prison custody.
Check the court case Court entries may clarify sentencing, release or another custody event.
Call SCRJ Ask whether the person was released or transferred and which agency now has custody, if that information can be provided.
Three-search sequence: WVDCR jail search → WVDCR prison search → court record. This solves many “the inmate disappeared” situations faster than searching random county websites.
Reentry

Programs and reentry resources

WVDCR publishes offender-service and resource-guide pages for regional jails, including a dedicated South Central Regional Jail Resource Guide. Statewide offender services also include reentry-planning resources.

Resource guide

WVDCR maintains a specific resource guide for South Central Regional Jail.

Reentry planning

WVDCR publishes reentry resources intended to help offenders prepare for transition back into the community.

Substance-use programming

WVDCR reports statewide regional-correctional programming aimed at substance-use treatment and reintegration.

Availability varies: Program access can depend on custody status, classification, sentence, eligibility and space. The incarcerated person should ask facility staff about programs currently available to them.
Open WVDCR resource guides
Charleston directions

South Central Regional Jail map and driving directions

Physical address
South Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility
1001 Centre Way
Charleston, WV 25309
WVDCR driving route

From I-64 east or west, exit toward US Route 119 South/Oakwood Road, continue about 4.8 miles, turn left on Southridge Boulevard, then right onto Centre Way and continue to 1001 Centre Way.

Before you leave home

Confirm the inmate is still at SCRJ
Confirm your visit was approved/scheduled
Check the correct visitation day
Bring required identification
Do not wear orange
Avoid prohibited clothing
Plan to store prohibited personal items
Arrive early enough to avoid losing visit time

South Central Regional Jail quick-contact directory

Which source should you use?
Need Best source Useful information to have ready
Current inmate location WVDCR Offender Search (Jails) Full legal name.
Today’s incarceration check WVDCR Daily Incarcerations Name and approximate arrest date.
Current SCRJ question South Central Regional Jail Name + OID if known; 304-558-1336.
Kanawha Magistrate case WV Magistrate Record Search / Clerk Name or case number; clerk 304-357-0422.
Kanawha Circuit Court Kanawha Circuit Clerk Case/defendant info; 304-357-0440.
Visitation SCRJ facility page Approved visitor information and scheduled visit.
Send money WVDCR Offender Banking Verified inmate/OID; ConnectNetwork.
Send letter WVDCR centralized mail Full inmate name, OID, full facility name.
Phone/video WVDCR GettingOut services Verified inmate and current facility.
Victim notification WV VINE Correct offender identity.

Common South Central Regional Jail search mistakes

Searching a Kanawha County sheriff roster

SCRJ is part of WVDCR. Use the statewide jail search.

Confusing South Central with Southern

South Central is Charleston. Southern Regional Jail is in Beaver.

Choosing prison search for a recent arrest

Use Offender Search (Jails) until a state-prison transfer occurs.

Mailing a letter to Centre Way

Ordinary friend/family correspondence uses WVDCR’s Phoenix, Maryland scanning address.

Adding photos to a letter

WVDCR states envelopes containing photographs are returned.

Sending money inside a letter

Use offender banking instead; funds are prohibited in ordinary correspondence.

Showing up any weekday

Regular SCRJ visitation is currently Thursday, Saturday and Sunday only.

Wearing orange to visitation

SCRJ specifically prohibits orange visitor clothing.

60-second checklist

Before you search, call, mail, pay or visit

Use WVDCR jail search
Verify full legal name
Save OID number
Confirm facility says South Central Regional Jail
Identify Kanawha/Jackson or other court jurisdiction
Search court separately
Verify current custody before sending money
Verify current custody before mailing
Use Phoenix MD address for ordinary letters
Do not include photographs or enclosures
Use ConnectNetwork for offender banking
Use GettingOut for current call/video service
Schedule visitation through facility process
Remember one visit every 30 days
Do not wear orange to visitation
Do not treat a jail record as proof of guilt
Official live actions

Open these links only when you need a live action

Official South Central Regional Jail / WVDCR action links
Task Official system Open when…
Search inmate WVDCR Offender Search You need current jail or prison custody
Check facility rules SCRJ facility page You need current visitation/contact details
Send money WVDCR Offender Banking You verified the inmate and are ready to deposit
Send letter WVDCR Mail Instructions You need the current centralized mail rule
Phone / video WVDCR Offender Calling & Video You need the current communication provider
Court lookup WV Magistrate Record Search You need case data by name or case number
Victim notification WV VINE / VINELink You want custody-change notifications
Official-source basis: Facility location, telephone, counties served and visitation rules come from the current WVDCR South Central Regional Jail facility page. Search routing, banking, mail, calling/video and victim-notification procedures come from current WVDCR offender-service pages. Kanawha court contact information and Magistrate Record Search instructions come from the West Virginia Judiciary.
10 title-specific FAQs

South Central Regional Jail inmate search FAQs

How do I search for an inmate at South Central Regional Jail?

Use the official WVDCR Offender Search and choose the jail-search option. South Central Regional Jail is part of West Virginia’s statewide corrections system, so a county-only jail roster is not the primary search route.

Where is South Central Regional Jail located?

South Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility is at 1001 Centre Way, Charleston, WV 25309 in Kanawha County.

What is the South Central Regional Jail phone number?

The official facility number is 304-558-1336. WVDCR lists fax number 304-558-7307.

Which counties does South Central Regional Jail serve?

WVDCR currently lists Jackson County and Kanawha County as the counties served by South Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility.

Why can’t I find someone in the South Central Regional Jail inmate search?

The booking may be new, the name may be entered differently, the person may have been released or transferred, or you may be using the prison search instead of the jail search. Try fewer name fields, check Daily Incarcerations and call SCRJ when current custody remains unclear.

What are South Central Regional Jail visitation hours?

Current published non-contact visitation is Thursday from 1 p.m.–9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. No regular visitation is listed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday.

How often can I visit someone at SCRJ?

The facility currently states one visit every 30 days from the date of the last visit. The published maximum is two adults or one adult and two juveniles.

How do I send money to a South Central Regional Jail inmate?

WVDCR currently uses ConnectNetwork for offender banking. Deposits can be made by phone at 888-988-4768, online through ConnectNetwork.com or through the ConnectNetwork app. Verify the person’s OID and facility first.

What address do I use to send an inmate a letter?

Ordinary friend/family letters go to the inmate’s first and last name and OID number, full facility name “South Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility,” PO Box 336, Phoenix, MD 21131. Do not abbreviate the facility name or include photographs, attachments, enclosures or money.

How do I find the court case for a South Central Regional Jail inmate?

Identify the prosecuting county and use West Virginia Judiciary’s Magistrate Record Search by first name, last name or case number. For actual court-document copies, contact the magistrate or circuit clerk where the case is filed.

Independent information notice: This website is not the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, South Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, West Virginia Judiciary, ConnectNetwork, GettingOut or VINE. Custody, facility placement, visitation, mail, provider, court and release information can change. Verify time-sensitive information through the responsible agency before sending money, mailing important material, traveling to the facility or making legal decisions. An arrest or jail record is not proof of guilt.

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