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Find a West Virginia Regional Jail Inmate
If someone was arrested in West Virginia and placed in a regional jail, start with the official West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation jail search. West Virginia uses a statewide regional-jail system, so the person may be housed outside the county where the arrest occurred.
How to Search the WV Regional Jail Roster
The jail search is best for people who are currently or recently held in a West Virginia regional jail. A separate prison search is available for people who have moved into state prison custody.
- Open the official WV DCR offender-search page. Use the “Offender Search (Jails)” option rather than the prison search when you are checking regional-jail custody.
- Enter the inmate’s name. Start with the last name and add the first name when necessary to narrow common names.
- Complete the verification challenge. The state search uses a CAPTCHA before allowing the lookup.
- Compare possible matches carefully. Check the displayed name, facility and other identifying information rather than assuming the first matching name is the correct person.
- Confirm time-sensitive information. If you are arranging a visit, posting bond, sending money or trying to verify a release, contact the listed facility because custody information can change quickly.
Which WV Regional Jail Serves the County?
West Virginia’s regional system is important because an arrest in one county does not necessarily mean the inmate is housed in a jail building located in that county. The table below routes all 55 counties to the regional jail identified by WV DCR.
| Regional jail | Location | Counties served |
|---|---|---|
| Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility | Sutton, Braxton County | Braxton, Calhoun, Clay, Gilmer, Lewis, Nicholas, Roane, Webster |
| Eastern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility | Martinsburg, Berkeley County | Berkeley, Jefferson, Morgan |
| North Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility | Greenwood, Doddridge County | Doddridge, Harrison, Marion, Monongalia, Pleasants, Ritchie, Wirt, Wood |
| Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility | Moundsville, Marshall County | Brooke, Hancock, Marshall, Ohio, Tyler, Wetzel |
| Potomac Highlands Regional Jail and Correctional Facility | Augusta, Hampshire County | Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Mineral, Pendleton |
| South Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility | Charleston, Kanawha County | Jackson, Kanawha |
| Southern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility | Beaver, Raleigh County | Fayette, Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers, Wyoming |
| Southwestern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility | Holden, Logan County | Boone, Logan, McDowell, Mingo |
| Tygart Valley Regional Jail and Correctional Facility | Belington area, Randolph County | Barbour, Pocahontas, Preston, Randolph, Taylor, Tucker, Upshur |
| Western Regional Jail and Correctional Facility | Barboursville, Cabell County | Cabell, Lincoln, Mason, Putnam, Wayne |
WV Regional Jail Contacts
| Facility | Main phone | Official facility page |
|---|---|---|
| Central Regional Jail | (304) 765-7904 | WV DCR facility page |
| Eastern Regional Jail | (304) 267-0045 | WV DCR facility page |
| North Central Regional Jail | (304) 873-1384 | WV DCR facility page |
| Northern Regional Jail | (304) 843-4067 | WV DCR facility page |
| Potomac Highlands Regional Jail | (304) 496-1275 | WV DCR facility page |
| South Central Regional Jail | (304) 558-1336 | WV DCR facility page |
| Southern Regional Jail | (304) 256-6726 | WV DCR facility page |
| Southwestern Regional Jail | (304) 239-3032 | WV DCR facility page |
| Western Regional Jail | (304) 733-6821 | WV DCR facility page |
For Tygart Valley Regional Jail contact and current visitation details, use the official Tygart Valley facility page. Facility schedules and procedures can change, so check the individual facility page before traveling.
Jail Search, Daily Incarcerations or Prison Search?
Offender Search — Jails
Use this when you know the person’s name and believe the person is currently or recently housed in a WV regional jail.
Daily Incarcerations
Use this when you are checking recent jail admissions rather than researching one established custody record.
Offender Search — Prisons
Use the separate prison search when the person may have been transferred from a regional jail into state correctional custody.
Magistrate Court Records
Use the West Virginia Judiciary case search when you need court-side information such as a criminal case, charges, bond entries, scheduled events or docket information. Jail custody and court records are different records.
If the Inmate Does Not Appear
A missing search result does not always mean the person was never arrested. Booking, release and transfer events can happen quickly, and a person may also be in another type of custody.
- Check the spelling and search the last name again.
- Try the Daily Incarcerations page for a very recent booking.
- Check the separate prison search if the person may have been transferred after sentencing.
- Search the WV Magistrate Case Record Search for court-side records.
- Call the regional jail serving the arrest county if the information is needed for an immediate visit, bond payment, release pickup or court appearance.
How to Verify Charges and Bond
The regional-jail lookup and a criminal court record answer different questions. A jail record helps identify custody and facility placement. Court records are the better source for the filed case, charges, bond orders, hearing dates and docket activity.
- Identify the inmate and regional jail through the WV DCR jail search.
- Open the WV Judiciary Magistrate Case Record Search.
- Complete the court site’s verification screen.
- Search for the defendant and compare the case location and identifying information.
- For a decision involving bond, a hearing or case disposition, confirm the information with the clerk of the court where the case was filed.
Visitation Is Facility-Specific
Do not assume every WV regional jail uses the same visiting schedule. Official facility pages show different scheduling methods and times. For example, some facilities require the inmate to request a visit, while others provide a separate number for non-contact visitation scheduling.
Before driving to a jail, confirm the inmate is still there and check that facility’s current visitation instructions, identification requirements, scheduling method and holiday changes.
WV Regional Jail Inmate Search FAQs
1. What is the official WV regional jail inmate search?
The official statewide lookup is provided through the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation Offender Search page. Choose “Offender Search (Jails)” for regional-jail custody.
2. Does West Virginia have county jail rosters?
West Virginia primarily uses a regional-jail system serving all 55 counties. The correct regional facility depends on the county served, so an inmate may be held outside the county where the arrest occurred.
3. How do I find someone who was arrested today in West Virginia?
Start with WV DCR Daily Incarcerations for a recent admission check. If you know the person’s name, also run the regional-jail offender search.
4. Why can’t I find an inmate in the WV jail search?
Check the spelling, recent incarcerations and the separate state prison search. A recent release, transfer or processing delay can also affect what appears in a public lookup.
5. Does the WV jail search show court charges?
The jail search is primarily a custody lookup. Use the West Virginia Judiciary Magistrate Case Record Search and the appropriate court clerk for court charges, bond orders, hearings and case status.
6. How do I know which regional jail serves a WV county?
Match the arrest county to the county-service table above. WV DCR facility pages also identify the counties served by each regional jail.
7. Can I search WV regional jail inmates for free?
The official state offender-search tools are public online resources. You do not need to use a paid people-search website to start a WV regional jail lookup.
8. How do I confirm whether an inmate has been released?
Check the current DCR result and contact the facility when the timing matters. Public information can change as releases and transfers are processed.
9. How do I arrange a visit at a WV regional jail?
First confirm the inmate’s facility, then open that facility’s official DCR page. Scheduling rules differ by jail, and some visits are arranged by inmate request while others use a scheduling phone number.
10. Is the old WV Regional Jail Authority still the agency to search?
The regional jail system is now operated within the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Older pages and references may still use “Regional Jail Authority,” but the current DCR offender-search system is the appropriate official starting point.