Southern Regional Jail Inmate Search & Jail Roster 2026

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Southern West Virginia · Seven-county jail lookup guide

Southern Regional Jail Roster, Booking Status, Visits, Bond and Family Help

Southern Regional Jail is not a county-only lockup. It receives people from seven southeastern West Virginia counties, which means a family may know where the arrest happened but still be unsure which search, court or jail service to use.

This guide brings the useful rules into one place. Use the state portal only for the live inmate lookup; the sections below explain how to verify the person, understand the record, check court and bond information, arrange a visit, send approved funds or mail, set up calls and respond when no result appears.

Search the live jail roster Call Southern Regional Jail No inmate found?
Accuracy and identity warning: West Virginia states that jail data can change quickly and may not reflect the true current location, release date or status. Never identify a person from a name alone. Compare the OID number, birth information, booking details, facility and court case before paying money or publishing an accusation.
Main telephone

304-256-6726

Visit scheduling

304-256-6738

Facility address

1200 Airport Road, Beaver, WV 25813.

Counties served

Seven southeastern West Virginia counties.

Facility type

Regional jail and correctional facility.

Start here

Choose the correct Southern Regional Jail search path

1
You know the last name

Enter at least the first three letters of the last name. Add the first name only when too many possible matches appear.

2
You need today’s new bookings

Use Daily Incarcerations to review admissions by county or institution rather than searching every name individually.

3
You need the court or bond

Use the jail record to identify the county and case, then use West Virginia Magistrate Record Search for the live court action.

Most reliable first search: Enter only the first three or more letters of the last name. Too many filters can hide the record when spelling, spacing or personal details differ.

Choose the problem you need to solve

Jump directly to the action instead of opening several government pages.

Official search workflow

How to search the Southern Regional Jail inmate roster

Open the West Virginia jail search Use the official Jail Offender Search. The portal covers West Virginia regional jails, including Southern Regional Jail.
Enter at least three last-name letters The state search requires at least the first three letters of the last name. Begin there rather than entering every available detail.
Add the first name only if needed Use the optional first-name field when a common surname returns many people.
Try alternate name forms Test a maiden name, former surname, hyphenated spelling, compound surname, suffix or shortened first name.
Open the likely record Compare the OID number, booking information, facility name, status and available case or sentencing details.
Confirm Southern Regional Jail Do not assume a person arrested in one of the seven served counties remains at Southern Regional Jail. Transfers and releases can occur.
Save the OID and case information The OID number is important for mail, deposits, calls and questions to the facility. Save every available court case number.
Call before paying or travelling Contact the facility at 304-256-6726 when the booking is recent, the location is uncertain or the status appears to have changed.
Open the live offender search View daily incarcerations

How to read a West Virginia regional jail result

Common inmate-result fields and the correct next action
Result field What it usually means What you should do
OID number The West Virginia offender identification number associated with the person. Use it for mail, deposits, communication accounts and facility questions.
Facility The location currently shown in the state system. Call before visiting because transfer or housing changes may not be immediate online.
Booking or admission date When the person entered the jail or correctional process shown. Compare it with the known arrest date and avoid confusing it with an older case.
Charge or offense An allegation, case description or sentencing entry connected with the record. Use the court record because jail data is not the final source for the criminal action.
County The sentencing, committing or case county associated with the entry. Contact that county’s magistrate or circuit clerk for bond and court documents.
Status The custody status currently reflected by the state system. Confirm release, transfer or continuing custody directly before arranging transport.
Release information A date or status that may be projected, processed or already completed. Do not treat a projected date as a guaranteed pickup time.
Court case The judicial proceeding connected with the arrest or detention. Search the West Virginia Magistrate Record Search and verify with the county clerk.
State disclaimer translated into practical advice: The jail search may be incomplete, delayed or inaccurate. Use it to locate a likely record, but use the responsible court for the underlying criminal case and the facility for current custody.
Troubleshooting

No Southern Regional Jail inmate found? Follow this order

The arrest happened recently The person may still be completing police processing, transport, identification, medical screening or jail intake.
The name may be entered differently Search only the first three or more surname letters. Try maiden, former, compound or hyphenated names.
The arresting agency still has custody A city police department or county sheriff may temporarily hold the person before regional-jail admission.
The person was released quickly A magistrate may have set or accepted bond before the user checked the jail search.
The person was moved Court transport, another regional jail, state prison, federal custody or another jurisdiction may now control the person.
The case exists without current custody Search the free magistrate record system for the name or case number even when the jail roster is blank.
Useful phone script “I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name], date of birth [date], is currently at Southern Regional Jail. The arrest may have occurred in [county] on [date] through [agency]. I have OID or case number [number]. Can you confirm current custody or tell me whether the person was released or transferred?”
Have these details ready: Full legal name, date of birth, possible alternate surname, arrest date, arresting agency, arrest county, OID number and court case number.

Which counties send inmates to Southern Regional Jail?

Southern Regional Jail serves seven counties. The jail handles custody, but the arresting or charging county usually controls the criminal case, bail record, court schedule and copies of court documents.

Seven-county routing guide
County served When to contact that county What the jail handles instead
Fayette County Case filing, magistrate information, bail conditions and local court records. Current custody, facility services and approved visitation.
Greenbrier County Court schedule, charge documents, cash-bond instructions and clerk copies. Current location, OID-based services and inmate communication.
Mercer County Magistrate or circuit case, preliminary hearing and county bond questions. Custody confirmation and jail operations.
Monroe County Case validation, court events and document copies. Housing at the regional facility and inmate services.
Raleigh County Raleigh County criminal case, bail and court documents. The physical facility is located in Raleigh County, but not every inmate has a Raleigh County case.
Summers County Magistrate proceedings, felony preliminary examination and bond verification. Custody, visits, calling, mail and trust account.
Wyoming County Charging documents, hearing information, court copies and bond conditions. Regional detention and facility-level services.
Local routing tip: Do not contact Raleigh County court merely because the jail is physically in Raleigh County. Use the county shown on the case or booking record.
Court and bail

How to check the case, hearing and bond

West Virginia magistrates hear misdemeanor cases, conduct preliminary examinations in felony cases, issue warrants and set bail. The jail can confirm custody, but the court record and county clerk control the judicial details.

Identify the correct county Use the county displayed on the offender or case record—not automatically Raleigh County.
Open Magistrate Record Search Search by first name, last name or case number. The free system can return up to 30 matching records.
Open the likely case Review the case location, filing date, agency, charges, bond information, event schedule, parties and docket entries.
Verify the bond conditions Confirm the amount, bond type, court conditions and whether another case or hold prevents release.
Call the county magistrate clerk Online court documents are not available through Magistrate Record Search. The clerk can explain how to obtain a copy and may charge the nominal fee required by law.
Confirm the next hearing Recheck the event schedule near the hearing date. Court settings and transport arrangements can change.
Bond questions to answer before paying
Question Why it matters Who should confirm it
Is this the correct person and case? Similar names and multiple cases can create costly mistakes. Compare OID, birth information and case number.
What type of bond was set? Cash, recognizance, property-backed or surety arrangements have different procedures. Magistrate or circuit court clerk.
Are there multiple bonds? Paying one bond may not clear every charge. Court clerk and complete case search.
Is another hold active? Another county, state, federal or supervision hold can prevent release. Facility and responsible court or agency.
Where is payment accepted? The correct clerk—not a random caller—must receive or direct the bond. Clerk in the county where the case was filed.
What conditions apply after release? No-contact, reporting, travel or other terms may apply. Signed release order and court clerk.
Payment-scam warning: Never pay bond from instructions received only through an unexpected call, social-media message, gift-card request, cryptocurrency demand or cash-transfer app. Independently call the magistrate clerk using the Judiciary directory.
Search the live magistrate case Find the county magistrate clerk
Non-contact visitation

Southern Regional Jail visitation rules and scheduling process

Southern Regional Jail publishes a facility-specific non-contact visitation process. There is no useful walk-in strategy: the inmate begins the request and the visit must be arranged before the visitation day.

The inmate submits SRJ form 5-0029 The person in custody must request visitation using the Southern Regional Jail form.
Wait for approval or scheduling instructions Do not travel merely because the inmate submitted the request.
Call the scheduling line when directed The published non-contact visitation scheduling number is 304-256-6738.
Confirm every visitor The standard visit allows either two adults or one adult with two minor children.
Confirm the date and arrival instructions Ask what identification is required, when to arrive and where visitor check-in occurs.
Call again before a long trip Lockdown, court transport, medical movement or operational needs can affect a scheduled visit.
Visit type

Non-contact visitation.

Visit length

Thirty minutes under the standard facility rule.

Frequency

One visit per inmate each month.

Adult option

Two adult visitors.

Family option

One adult with two minor children.

Extended visit

Requires approval from the Superintendent or Chief Correctional Officer at least 24 hours beforehand.

Special visit requests

Unusual circumstances should be directed to the Chief Correctional Officer. The facility may require proof of the circumstances before considering the request. Examples may include substantial travel, serious family conditions or another situation that cannot be handled through the ordinary monthly process, but approval is not guaranteed.

Visitor preparation checklist

Confirm that the inmate submitted SRJ form 5-0029
Confirm the appointment before travelling
Bring current government-issued photo identification
Confirm rules for each minor child
Wear conservative, facility-appropriate clothing
Leave phones, cameras, bags and prohibited property outside
Arrive at the instructed check-in time
Call if weather or road conditions may cause delay
Important limitation: The facility page publishes the request process, visit length, group limit and monthly limit but does not publish a dependable weekly time-slot table. Obtain the actual appointment from the scheduling line rather than guessing.
Inmate trust account

How to send money to a Southern Regional Jail inmate

West Virginia DCR uses ConnectNetwork for inmate trust-fund deposits. Before paying, copy the inmate’s full name and OID number from the official search and confirm that Southern Regional Jail remains the current facility.

Official West Virginia deposit methods
Method How it works What to verify first
Telephone Call 888-988-4768 and follow the deposit prompts. Full name, OID, facility and transaction fee.
Website Create or sign in to a ConnectNetwork account and select the inmate trust-fund service. Correct West Virginia inmate and Southern Regional Jail.
Mobile app Use the official ConnectNetwork iOS or Android application. Payment amount, service fee and confirmation receipt.
Search the inmate first Do not rely on a name sent by another person. Copy the OID and facility from the government search.
Select West Virginia DCR Choose the correct agency and trust-fund service within ConnectNetwork.
Match the inmate carefully Verify the full name, OID and facility before entering card information.
Review the fee and amount Transaction fees may vary. Read the final total before authorising payment.
Save the receipt Keep the confirmation number, date, amount, inmate identity and payment method.
Do not duplicate a delayed payment Check the transaction status before sending the same amount again.
Money-safety rule: A trust-fund deposit is not a bond payment. Depositing money through ConnectNetwork will not secure release.
Make a ConnectNetwork deposit Deposit by telephone
Communication

Southern Regional Jail phone calls and video services

West Virginia DCR contracts with GettingOut for inmate calling and available video-visit services. Facility status, classification, disciplinary restrictions, equipment and scheduling can affect availability.

Inmate phone account

Create a GettingOut account, locate the inmate and fund the available communication service.

Video service

GettingOut also supports video visitation where authorised. Do not confuse a platform video visit with Southern Regional Jail’s separate monthly non-contact facility visit.

Confirm the current facility and OID A transfer can affect the account or available communication options.
Create the outside account Register with accurate identity, address, email and payment information.
Add the correct inmate Match more than the name whenever the service provides additional identifying information.
Select the intended service Phone funds, messages and video services may use different balances.
Check blocked-number problems Carrier restrictions, unpaid balances, account verification or facility rules can prevent connection.
Keep communication appropriate Calls and video sessions may be monitored or recorded except where protected legal communication rules apply.
Incoming-call expectation: A normal personal call generally cannot be transferred directly to an inmate. Families fund and receive calls through the approved system.
Set up GettingOut
Scanned personal mail

Southern Regional Jail mailing address and rejection rules

Address personal letters exactly like this
Inmate’s first and last name and OID number
Southern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility
PO Box 336
Phoenix, MD 21131
Sender information

Write your complete first and last name and full return address. Initials are not accepted as the sender name.

Do not send personal mail to 1200 Airport Road: The Beaver address is the physical facility. Personal letters must use the Phoenix, Maryland processing address published by West Virginia DCR.

Only a letter is allowed

Include the inmate’s full first and last name
Include the correct OID number
Write the full facility name without abbreviating it
Include your full first and last name
Include a complete return address
Address one envelope to one inmate only

Items West Virginia DCR says are not allowed

Photographs

Photographs are not permitted. An envelope containing photographs will be returned.

Attachments

No attachments or enclosures may accompany the letter.

Multiple inmates

One envelope cannot contain letters for more than one inmate.

Packages

Do not treat the personal-mail address as a package-delivery address.

Money

Do not place cash, checks or trust-fund deposits inside personal mail.

Unapproved extras

Only handwritten or typed letters are accepted for scanning under the published rule.

What happens after a violation: West Virginia DCR states that violating the photograph, multiple-inmate or enclosure rules causes all contents to be returned to the sender.

Legal and privileged mail

Attorneys and government agencies should not assume that ordinary family-mail scanning instructions preserve legal confidentiality. Use the facility’s current legal-mail procedure and mark the correspondence as required by the responsible agency.

Southern Regional Jail address, telephone, directions and facility facts

Southern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility
1200 Airport Road
Beaver, WV 25813
Raleigh County
Telephone and fax

Main telephone: 304-256-6726

Visitation scheduling: 304-256-6738

Fax: 304-256-6739

Facility background

Built in 1994 and operated as a regional jail and correctional facility serving southeastern West Virginia.

Current administration

The West Virginia DCR facility page lists Curtis Dixon as Superintendent.

Driving from Charleston

Take I-64 East/I-77 South toward Beckley. At the I-64 East/I-77 South split, merge left onto I-64 East toward Lewisburg. Use Airport Road/Exit 125B. After approximately one-quarter mile, turn right toward 1200 Airport Road.

Driving from Lewisburg

Take I-64 West toward Beckley and use Airport Road/Exit 125. Turn right at the stop sign, continue approximately one-quarter mile on Airport Road and turn right toward the facility.

Road-planning tip: The official Charleston directions mention tolls. Check the current West Virginia Turnpike toll and traffic situation before travelling; the amount shown on older directions can become outdated.

Release, transfer and pickup: what families should expect

Bond was accepted The inmate still must complete release processing. Do not assume immediate departure from the building.
The online status changed Call the facility to confirm whether release is complete or whether the person was transferred.
Another case exists A separate charge, bond or hold can keep the person in custody.
The person received a sentence State-prison classification or transfer may follow instead of local release.
Another county wants the inmate The person may transfer to another jurisdiction after the Southern Regional Jail matter is resolved.
Pickup timing is uncertain Keep transport flexible and wait for direct confirmation that release processing is complete.
Release-confirmation script “The online record for [name and OID] appears to show a release or status change. Has the person physically left Southern Regional Jail, or was custody transferred to another agency? If transferred, which agency should the family contact?”
Do not rely on a projected date: Court orders, transportation, classification, another hold or processing can alter the expected release.
Health, legal access and safety

Medical concerns, legal access, grievances and PREA reporting

Urgent medical or mental-health concern

Provide the facility with the inmate’s full name, OID, date of birth, known housing if available, the specific health concern, medication name and the reason the issue may be urgent. Jail staff generally cannot disclose protected medical information to family, but a clear outside report can help direct information to health personnel.

State the exact medical or mental-health concern
Provide medication name and normal dosage when known
Explain recent hospitalisation, withdrawal or suicide risk
Give the inmate’s full name and OID
Ask that the information be forwarded to medical staff
Call emergency services for an active outside emergency

Inmate rights and written complaints

West Virginia DCR publishes statewide policies covering inmate grievances, access to courts and counsel, law libraries, health services, medical requests, disability accommodation, protective custody and suicide prevention. The inmate should follow the facility’s current kiosk or written request procedure and keep copies or dates whenever possible.

PREA and sexual-safety concerns

West Virginia Regional Jails maintain zero tolerance for sexual abuse and sexual harassment. The offender-search page instructs people with information about alleged abuse or harassment to contact the facility administrator or the regional-jail central office.

Southern Regional Jail

304-256-6726

Ask that a serious allegation be directed to the facility administrator or appropriate investigator.

West Virginia regional-jail central office

304-558-2110

Published by the state offender-search system for sexual-abuse or harassment information.

Immediate danger: Use 911 for an active emergency outside the jail. Do not wait for email, a routine grievance or a website response.
Southern West Virginia re-entry help

Housing, work, treatment and family resources after release

Southern Regional Jail’s official resource guide lists statewide and Beckley-area services for behavioural health, substance-use treatment, housing, employment, domestic violence and community support. Service eligibility and contact details can change, so call before travelling.

West Virginia 211

Dial 2-1-1 for confidential referral help involving housing, food, health, substance use, financial needs and other community services.

Help4WV

Behavioural-health and substance-use referral support: 1-844-HELP4WV.

WorkForce West Virginia

Employment and workforce support: 1-800-252-JOBS.

Beckley housing help

The facility guide identifies Raleigh County Housing Authority, Beckley Housing Authority, Pine Haven Homeless Shelter and Southern WV Fellowship Home as local starting points.

Employment support

The guide identifies WorkForce Beckley, Goodwill-Beckley, the unemployment office, job services, KISRA and Volunteers of America.

Counselling and recovery

The facility guide identifies FMRS Health Systems and other southern West Virginia behavioural and family-counselling providers.

Prepare before release when possible

Valid identification or birth-certificate replacement plan
Safe housing for the first night
Medication and follow-up health appointment
Transportation from the release location
Probation, parole or court-reporting instructions
Employment or benefits appointment
Substance-use treatment or recovery meeting
Emergency family and support contact list
Resource-guide limitation: The official guide is a referral list and does not guarantee admission, funding, a bed, employment or eligibility. Confirm each programme directly.

Southern Regional Jail contact checklist by problem

Who handles each common task?
Your question Best contact or system What to prepare
Is the person currently at Southern Regional Jail? Official offender search, then 304-256-6726. Full name, birth date, OID, arrest county and arrest date.
How do I schedule the monthly non-contact visit? The inmate submits SRJ form 5-0029; scheduling line 304-256-6738. Visitor names, relationship, identification and minor-child details.
What is the bond or next hearing? Magistrate Record Search and the clerk in the case county. Case number, county, name and date of birth.
How do I deposit trust-fund money? ConnectNetwork or 888-988-4768. Full name, OID and facility.
How do I set up calls or available video? GettingOut. Account identity, inmate name, OID and payment information.
Where do I send a personal letter? PO Box 336, Phoenix, MD 21131. Full inmate name, OID, full facility name and full return address.
Where did the person go after release or transfer? Southern Regional Jail main line. Name, OID, case number and online status observed.
How do I report sexual abuse or harassment? Facility administrator or 304-558-2110. Specific allegation, names, dates, location and immediate safety concern.

Official live actions used in this guide

The important instructions are already explained above. These links are reserved for actions that require a current government or approved-provider system.

Custody and court actions
Family service actions
Source review: Facility, search, visitation, banking, mail, calling, court and re-entry facts were reviewed against West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, West Virginia Judiciary and the official Southern Regional Jail resource guide on July 28, 2026. Live status, vendors, staff, fees and procedures can change.

Southern Regional Jail inmate search FAQs

How do I search for an inmate at Southern Regional Jail?

Use the official West Virginia Jail Offender Search. Enter at least the first three letters of the last name, then add the optional first name when needed. Verify the OID, facility and case details.

What counties does Southern Regional Jail serve?

Fayette, Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers and Wyoming counties.

What is the Southern Regional Jail phone number?

The main telephone number is 304-256-6726. The separate visitation scheduling number is 304-256-6738.

Where is Southern Regional Jail located?

1200 Airport Road, Beaver, WV 25813, in Raleigh County.

How does Southern Regional Jail visitation work?

The inmate must submit SRJ form 5-0029. Visits are non-contact, last 30 minutes, must be scheduled in advance and are normally limited to one visit per month.

How many people may visit?

The standard visit allows two adults or one adult with two minor children.

How do I send money to an inmate?

Use ConnectNetwork online or its mobile app, or call 888-988-4768. Verify the inmate’s full name, OID and facility first.

What is the inmate mailing address?

Address letters to the inmate’s full name and OID number, Southern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, PO Box 336, Phoenix, MD 21131.

Can I send photographs or enclosures?

No. West Virginia DCR states that personal mail may contain only a handwritten or typed letter. Photographs, attachments and enclosures cause the contents to be returned.

How do I check the court case or bond?

Use the free West Virginia Magistrate Record Search, then contact the magistrate clerk in the county where the case was filed to verify bond, court events and document-copy procedures.

Independent information and presumption-of-innocence notice: This website is not Southern Regional Jail, West Virginia DCR, West Virginia Judiciary, ConnectNetwork or GettingOut. Jail and court information may be incomplete, delayed, corrected, sealed or changed. An arrest, charge or jail listing does not establish guilt. Do not use custody information to harass, threaten, exploit, discriminate against or unlawfully identify any person.

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