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Find a Western Regional Jail Inmate and Verify Current Custody
If you are looking for someone at Western Regional Jail and Correctional Facility in Barboursville, West Virginia, use the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation offender-search system rather than an unofficial name directory. Western Regional is part of West Virginia’s regional jail system and serves Cabell, Lincoln, Mason, Putnam and Wayne counties.
How to Search the Western Regional Jail Roster
West Virginia does not require you to find a separate Cabell County or Western Regional search form. WV DCR provides the statewide jail lookup used for regional-jail custody.
- Open the official offender-search page. Go to WV DCR Offender Search.
- Select “Offender Search (Jails).” Do not choose the prison search unless you believe the person has been transferred into state prison custody.
- Enter the person’s name. Start with the correct legal spelling. For a common surname, add the first name to reduce unrelated matches.
- Complete the state’s verification step. The search may require a CAPTCHA before results are displayed.
- Open the matching record carefully. Do not rely on a name alone. Compare available identifying information and the listed facility.
- Look for Western Regional Jail. A person arrested in one of the five counties served may be housed at the Barboursville facility.
- Verify urgent information directly. If you are about to travel, arrange a visit, post bond or pick someone up, call (304) 733-6821 because custody can change after an online record is updated.
For a statewide explanation of how the regional system works, see our WV Regional Jail Inmate Search & Jail Roster guide.
Is There a Western Regional Jail Roster?
The practical “roster” is the WV DCR statewide jail offender search. Western Regional does not need a separate public county-jail database because West Virginia operates a regional system.
| What you need | Best official source | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Find a named inmate | WV DCR Offender Search (Jails) | Current or recent regional-jail custody |
| Check recent admissions | WV DCR Daily Incarcerations | Recent arrest or booking |
| Check a state-prison transfer | WV DCR Offender Search (Prisons) | Person no longer appears in regional-jail custody |
| Verify court case, bond or docket | WV Judiciary Magistrate Case Record Search | Court-side information rather than jail location |
Do not assume that an arrest in Huntington, Hurricane, Point Pleasant, Hamlin or another community means the person will be listed under a city jail. Western Regional serves multiple counties, so the facility field is more useful than the arrest location when confirming where the person is actually housed.
What to Do if You Cannot Find the Inmate
An empty result does not prove the person was never arrested or is not in custody. Work through these checks before assuming the record does not exist:
- Search the surname again and remove unnecessary middle names or nicknames.
- Check Daily Incarcerations for a very recent admission.
- Make sure you selected the jail search rather than the prison search.
- If the person has been sentenced or transferred, try Offender Search (Prisons).
- Check the court system if you know there is a criminal case but cannot confirm current custody.
- Call Western Regional at (304) 733-6821 when the information is time-sensitive.
How to Check Charges, Bond and Court Information
The jail search and the court record answer different questions. The jail system is best for confirming custody and facility placement. For the filed case, court activity, bond orders or hearing information, use the West Virginia Judiciary Magistrate Case Record Search.
- First identify the correct inmate in the WV DCR jail search.
- Note the person’s full legal name and the county connected with the arrest or case.
- Open the official Magistrate Case Record Search.
- Complete the site’s verification screen and search the defendant.
- Compare the county and case information rather than assuming every same-name result is the same person.
- If a bond payment, hearing or legal deadline depends on the information, confirm it with the court responsible for the case.
Charges may be amended, dismissed or resolved after booking. A jail entry should not be treated as proof of guilt or as the final disposition of a criminal case.
Western Regional Jail Visitation
Western Regional currently lists non-contact visitation by appointment only. There is no walk-in visitation. The official scheduling number is (304) 733-6850. WV DCR says scheduling calls are taken on designated days between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. until available slots are filled.
| Day | Visitation / scheduling |
|---|---|
| Monday | No visits. Call to schedule a Tuesday appointment. |
| Tuesday | 8:00–8:30 a.m.; 9:00–9:30 a.m.; 10:00–10:30 a.m.; 2:00–2:30 p.m.; 3:00–3:30 p.m. No call-in scheduling. |
| Wednesday | No visits. Call to schedule a Thursday appointment. |
| Thursday | 8:00–8:30 a.m.; 9:00–9:30 a.m.; 10:00–10:30 a.m.; 2:00–2:30 p.m.; 3:00–3:30 p.m. Call for Saturday appointments. |
| Friday | No visits. Call to schedule a Sunday appointment. |
| Saturday | 9:00–9:30 a.m.; 10:00–10:30 a.m.; 3:00–3:30 p.m.; 7:00–7:30 p.m.; 8:00–8:30 p.m. |
| Sunday | 9:00–9:30 a.m.; 10:00–10:30 a.m.; 3:00–3:30 p.m.; 7:00–7:30 p.m.; 8:00–8:30 p.m. |
Information to have ready when scheduling
The facility asks for identifying information for each adult visitor, including:
- full name and relationship to the inmate;
- date of birth;
- phone number;
- address;
- driver’s license or state ID number; and
- the full expiration date of the license or ID.
The facility’s official information brochure also instructs visitors to arrive for check-in in advance of the scheduled visit and describes visits as non-contact. Adults need valid photo identification. Rules for minors require additional documentation, so families bringing children should review the official Western Regional Jail information brochure before traveling.
How to Send a Letter to an Inmate
WV DCR now uses a centralized mail-scanning process for regular friends-and-family letters. Do not simply mail personal correspondence to the Barboursville street address.
Full Name of Facility — no abbreviations
PO Box 336
Phoenix, MD 21131
The sender must include a complete return address with a full first and last name. WV DCR’s current mail instructions state that ordinary letters may be handwritten or typed, but photographs, attachments and enclosures are not allowed in this centralized letter-mail process.
Always check the current WV DCR inmate-mail instructions before mailing anything, especially publications, legal material or another item that may follow a different policy.
How to Send Money for Commissary and Inmate Services
For current statewide deposit instructions, WV DCR directs friends and family to its offender-banking system. The agency currently lists these trust-account deposit methods:
- Online: ConnectNetwork;
- Mobile: ConnectNetwork app;
- Automated phone: 888-988-4768; and
- Lobby kiosk: where available.
Start at the official WV DCR Offender Banking page so you are using the current vendor and account instructions.
Inmate Phone Calls, Messaging and Video Visits
WV DCR currently identifies GettingOut as its contracted service for inmate calling and video visits. Friends and family should begin at the state’s Offender Calling and Video Visits page, which links to the current web service, mobile app and support information.
Inmates generally initiate outgoing communication through the approved system. Before funding an account, make sure the inmate is still housed at Western Regional and that the service or account type you select matches what you intend to use.
How to Check Release or Transfer Information
Custody can change because of bond, a court order, sentence completion, transfer or another legal hold. Check the WV DCR offender search again if a person disappears from the Western Regional listing.
The Western Regional information provided by DCR warns that staff cannot provide an exact or estimated release time. If you are arranging transportation, avoid relying on an assumed pickup time until release processing is actually complete.
For custody-status notifications
West Virginia also operates VINE for victim custody-status information and notifications. WV DCR lists 1-866-WV4-VINE and provides online registration information on its official VINE page.
Western Regional Jail Address and Local Directions
Western Regional Jail and Correctional Facility
One O’Hanlon Place
Barboursville, WV 25504
Cabell County
The facility is close to Interstate 64. WV DCR’s directions route visitors from both east and west through I-64 Exit 18, then toward Old Guyan River Road and O’Hanlon Place.
- Coming from Charleston/Hurricane/Milton: travel west on I-64 to Exit 18.
- Coming from Huntington/Wayne/Kentucky direction: travel east on I-64 to Exit 18.
- From the exit area, follow the official facility directions to Old Guyan River Road and then O’Hanlon Place.
Use the official Western Regional Jail facility page for the latest driving directions before leaving.
Which Counties Use Western Regional Jail?
| County | Regional facility | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Cabell County | Western Regional Jail | Includes the Huntington/Barboursville area. |
| Lincoln County | Western Regional Jail | Search the statewide WV DCR jail system. |
| Mason County | Western Regional Jail | A county arrest may result in regional housing in Barboursville. |
| Putnam County | Western Regional Jail | Verify the facility field before traveling. |
| Wayne County | Western Regional Jail | Use the statewide lookup rather than assuming a local county-jail roster. |
Western Regional Jail Inmate Search FAQs
1. What is the official Western Regional Jail inmate search?
Use the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation Offender Search page and choose “Offender Search (Jails).” Confirm that the matching record lists Western Regional Jail before relying on it.
2. Does Western Regional Jail have an online jail roster?
The statewide WV DCR jail offender search functions as the public lookup for Western Regional and the other regional facilities. You do not need a separate Cabell County roster to begin the search.
3. Which counties are served by Western Regional Jail?
WV DCR lists Cabell, Lincoln, Mason, Putnam and Wayne counties as the counties served by Western Regional Jail and Correctional Facility.
4. How do I find someone arrested today?
Open the WV DCR Offender Search page and check Daily Incarcerations in addition to the name-based jail search. Very recent booking information can change as intake processing is completed.
5. How do I check an inmate’s charges or bond?
Use the jail search to confirm custody, then use the West Virginia Judiciary Magistrate Case Record Search for court-side information. Confirm important bond information with the court handling the case.
6. What is the Western Regional Jail visitation phone number?
The official non-contact visitation scheduling number is (304) 733-6850. There are no walk-in visits, and appointments are scheduled on designated days.
7. Where do I send an inmate a letter?
WV DCR currently requires ordinary friends-and-family letters to be sent through its centralized mail-scanning address at PO Box 336, Phoenix, MD 21131. Include the inmate’s full name, OID number and full facility name, plus the sender’s complete return address.
8. How can I put money on a Western Regional Jail inmate’s account?
Use the current WV DCR Offender Banking instructions. DCR currently lists ConnectNetwork, its mobile app, the automated number 888-988-4768 and available lobby kiosks as deposit methods.
9. How can an inmate call or video visit with family?
WV DCR currently uses GettingOut for inmate calling and video visits. Use the state’s Offender Calling and Video Visits page to reach the current service and support information.
10. Why did an inmate disappear from the Western Regional Jail search?
The person may have been released, transferred, moved to state prison custody or had a record update. Recheck the jail and prison searches, review recent incarcerations when relevant, and contact the facility if current custody is important.
Official Sources for Current Information
- West Virginia DCR — Offender Search
- WV DCR — Western Regional Jail and Correctional Facility
- WV DCR — Western Regional Jail Information Brochure
- WV DCR — Sending Letters to an Inmate
- WV DCR — Offender Banking
- WV DCR — Offender Calling and Video Visits
- West Virginia Judiciary — Magistrate Case Record Search
For time-sensitive custody, visitation, release or payment questions, verify the current instruction with WV DCR or Western Regional Jail before taking action.