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Find a South Central Regional Jail Inmate in Charleston, WV
For a South Central Regional Jail inmate search, use the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation (WV DCR) Offender Search (Jails). South Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility is in Charleston and currently serves Kanawha and Jackson counties.
Official information reviewed October 18, 2026. Jail custody, court, bond, release and visitation information can change, so confirm time-sensitive details before traveling or paying money.
How to Search the South Central Regional Jail Roster
West Virginia does not maintain a separate permanent roster page only for South Central Regional Jail. The state uses a statewide regional-jail database, so search the person first and then confirm that the listed institution is South Central Regional Jail.
- Open the official WV DCR Offender Search page.
- Select Offender Search (Jails). Do not choose the prison search when checking a recent regional-jail booking.
- Enter at least the first three letters of the inmate’s last name. Add the first name when you need to narrow the results.
- Complete the verification challenge and submit the search.
- Compare matching names carefully. Use the available date of birth, facility, photograph or other identifying information when shown.
- Confirm that the institution is South Central Regional Jail.
- If you are arranging a visit, bond payment, release pickup or other time-sensitive action, call (304) 558-1336 before taking the next step.
Searching for Someone Arrested Today
If the arrest happened very recently, also check the official WV Daily Incarcerations system. It is useful for recent admissions while the normal name search is the better tool for checking a specific person’s current regional-jail record.
A recent arrest may take time to move through transport, identification, fingerprinting, intake and data entry. Do not assume that a person was released simply because the name does not immediately appear.
If the Inmate Does Not Appear
| Situation | Best next step |
|---|---|
| Arrest happened today | Check Daily Incarcerations and try the jail search again after intake has had time to process. |
| Name returns no result | Check the legal spelling and search with fewer letters of the last name. Avoid relying on a nickname. |
| Person may have been transferred | Return to WV DCR and use the separate Offender Search (Prisons) if the person has entered state-prison custody. |
| You know about a criminal case but not custody | Search West Virginia Judiciary court records to identify the county, charge and case number. |
| You need an immediate answer | Call South Central Regional Jail at (304) 558-1336. |
What the Jail Search Can Help You Confirm
The official jail search is primarily a custody and facility-location tool. Depending on the record available, it can help you distinguish people with similar names and identify the regional facility associated with the person.
- Current regional-jail location when shown
- Legal name used in the state record
- Date of birth or other identifying details when available
- Booking or custody-related information available in the offender detail
- A photograph when one is available in the state system
A jail record is not proof of guilt. A person may be held after an arrest, on a warrant, while awaiting court, because of another hold, or for another lawful custody reason. Use the court record for charges, hearings and the final outcome of the criminal case.
How to Check Charges, Bond and Court Dates
Jail custody and court records answer different questions. After identifying the correct inmate, use the West Virginia Judiciary when you need case-level information.
- Write down the inmate’s full legal name and any case information shown in the custody record.
- Open the official West Virginia Court Record Access page.
- Select the Magistrate Court or Circuit Court search that matches the case.
- For a magistrate case, search by first name, last name or case number.
- Compare the county, filing date, charges, bond entries and scheduled events.
- Contact the clerk of the court where the case was filed when you need to validate a bond, hearing, disposition or obtain an official document.
South Central Regional Jail Visitation
The current WV DCR facility page describes South Central visits as non-contact visitation. Visits are scheduled through an offender request on available days approved by the facility.
| Day | Published visitation hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | No visitation |
| Tuesday | No visitation |
| Wednesday | No visitation |
| Thursday | 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Friday | No visitation |
| Saturday | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Visitor limit: two adults, or one adult and two juveniles. If juveniles are attending, the required visitation forms must be notarized and submitted. The facility states that an inmate receives only one visit every 30 days from the last visit.
Adult visitor information requested by the facility includes name, address, date of birth, telephone number and driver’s license number.
The clothing policy prohibits items such as tight or see-through clothing, tank tops, sleeveless/cold-shoulder shirts, skirts or shorts more than two inches above the knee, pants with holes, open-toed shoes and orange clothing. Jewelry, piercings, hats, scarves, jackets, hoodies, phones, purses, wallets, keys and similar personal items are also restricted in the visitation area.
Check the official South Central Regional Jail page immediately before traveling because security conditions and schedules can change.
How to Send Money to a South Central Regional Jail Inmate
WV DCR allows family and friends to put money into an inmate trust account through its contracted deposit system. The state currently lists these methods:
- Online: ConnectNetwork
- Mobile: ConnectNetwork app
- Phone: 888-988-4768
- Search the inmate again and confirm the current facility.
- Write down the correct inmate name and identifying information.
- Open the official WV DCR Offender Banking page.
- Follow the state’s ConnectNetwork instructions.
- Verify the recipient and amount before submitting payment.
Trust-account money may be used by the incarcerated person for approved commissary purchases and other available inmate services. Do not send money based only on an unsolicited call, text or social-media message.
Current Address for Sending an Inmate a Letter
WV DCR now routes ordinary friends-and-family letters through a centralized mail-processing address. This is important because older websites may show outdated mailing addresses.
Inmate’s First and Last Name and OID Number
South Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility
PO Box 336
Phoenix, MD 21131
- Include your complete first and last name and full return address.
- Do not use initials for the sender’s name.
- Send a letter for only one offender in each envelope.
- Do not place photographs in the envelope.
- Do not include attachments or other enclosures.
- Only handwritten or typed letters are accepted for scanning under the published procedure.
Before mailing anything, recheck the official WV DCR inmate-mail instructions. Legal mail, publications and other correspondence may follow different procedures.
Inmate Phone Calls and Video Visits
WV DCR currently contracts with GettingOut for offender calling and video-visit services. The state directs families to the GettingOut website or mobile app for account setup and current service information.
Use the official WV DCR calling and video-visits page before funding an account so you are sent to the current provider and instructions.
Release and Custody-Status Notifications
If you need automated custody-status notifications, West Virginia participates in VINE — Victim Information and Notification Everyday. WV DCR lists 1-866-WV4-VINE for custody information and registration for automated phone notifications. Email notification is also available through VINE.
View the official WV DCR VINE information.
For same-day family pickup or an expected release, contact South Central Regional Jail directly. A bond being posted or a court ordering release does not always mean the person will physically leave the facility immediately; processing and other active holds can affect timing.
South Central Regional Jail Address and Local Directions
Physical address: 1001 Centre Way, Charleston, WV 25309, in Kanawha County.
The official WV DCR directions route drivers from Interstate 64 to US Route 119 South/Oakwood Road. Continue approximately 4.8 miles south on US-119, turn left onto Southridge Boulevard, travel about two-tenths of a mile, then turn right onto Centre Way and continue approximately six-tenths of a mile to the facility.
The facility has operated in Charleston since 1993, and WV DCR identifies it as serving Jackson and Kanawha counties.
South Central vs. Southern Regional Jail
| Facility | Location | Counties served | Main phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Regional Jail | Charleston | Jackson, Kanawha | (304) 558-1336 |
| Southern Regional Jail | Beaver | Fayette, Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers, Wyoming | (304) 256-6726 |
If you actually need the Beaver facility, use our Southern Regional Jail inmate search guide.
Official South Central Regional Jail Resource Guide
WV DCR also publishes a South Central Regional Jail resource guide with community and reentry contacts for areas such as behavioral and family counseling, housing, employment assistance and other West Virginia services. These resources can be useful when preparing for release or locating community support.
Open the official South Central Regional Jail Resource Guide PDF.
South Central Regional Jail Inmate Search FAQs
1. How do I search for an inmate at South Central Regional Jail?
Use the official WV DCR Offender Search page and choose Offender Search (Jails). Enter at least the first three letters of the person’s last name, complete the verification step and confirm that South Central Regional Jail is the listed institution.
2. Is there a South Central Regional Jail roster?
West Virginia uses a statewide regional-jail offender search rather than a separate permanent South Central roster. Search the person by name and confirm the facility shown in the current state record.
3. Which counties does South Central Regional Jail serve?
The current WV DCR facility page lists Jackson County and Kanawha County as the counties served by South Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility.
4. Where is South Central Regional Jail located?
South Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility is located at 1001 Centre Way, Charleston, WV 25309, in Kanawha County.
5. What is the South Central Regional Jail phone number?
The main South Central Regional Jail telephone number is (304) 558-1336. The current official facility page lists the fax number as (304) 558-7307.
6. Why can’t I find someone in the South Central inmate search?
The booking may still be processing, the name may be spelled differently, or the person may have been released or transferred. Check Daily Incarcerations, retry the jail search, check the prison search when appropriate and call the facility if current custody must be confirmed.
7. How do I check an inmate’s charges, bond or court date?
Use the jail search to identify the person and then use West Virginia Judiciary court records for the criminal case. Confirm time-sensitive bond, hearing and release information with the court clerk or jail before making a payment or travel decision.
8. How does South Central Regional Jail visitation work?
Visits are non-contact and are scheduled through an offender request. The published schedule is Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with one visit every 30 days from the inmate’s last visit.
9. How can I send money or a letter to a South Central inmate?
WV DCR currently uses ConnectNetwork for inmate trust-account deposits. Regular letters are sent with the inmate’s full name and OID number, the full South Central facility name, and PO Box 336, Phoenix, MD 21131. Check the official banking and mail pages before sending anything.
10. Is South Central Regional Jail the same as Southern Regional Jail?
No. South Central Regional Jail is in Charleston and serves Jackson and Kanawha counties. Southern Regional Jail is a different facility in Beaver that serves seven counties in southeastern West Virginia.
Best Way to Use This Guide
For the fastest result, use this order: WV jail offender search → Daily Incarcerations if the arrest is recent → West Virginia court records for charges or bond → direct facility confirmation when timing matters. This usually gives you the information needed before you have to contact another agency.
Public jail and court records can change and may involve people who were arrested or charged but not convicted. Verify identity using more than a name alone and confirm important legal, bond, visitation or release information with the responsible government agency.