West Virginia Prison & Jail Facilities
West Virginia has 200 correctional facilities, including state prisons, county jails, federal facilities, and reentry centers. Browse the full list from the facility table below, or use the search box to find a specific prison by name.
West Virginia has an imprisonment rate of 340 per 100,000 people. A total of 11,154 people are currently incarcerated in West Virginia, with 6,243 on probation and 3,682 on parole. View recent arrests in West Virginia or search the US inmate locator for individual records.
West Virginia Prison & Jail System Overview
West Virginia operates 33 correctional facilities under the state Department of Corrections. These facilities include state prisons, county jails, reentry centers, and probation offices. The state also hosts 11 federal facilities operated by the Bureau of Prisons (BOP).
The state has 9 regional and city jails, which serve as pre-trial detention centers for individuals awaiting arraignment, bail hearings, or transfer to a state institution.
An additional 146 facilities in West Virginia serve administrative, probation, or specialized supervision roles.
Searching for Inmates in West Virginia
The West Virginia Department of Justice maintains a public offender search tool at their official state inmate locator. You can search by the person's full name, inmate ID number, or register number. The tool typically returns results including the inmate's name, current facility, gender, race, offense, and projected release date.
For a comprehensive search that covers all facilities and includes inmates who may have transferred across state lines, use our nationwide inmate locator, which covers 2.65 million+ federal inmate records. You can also run a full background check that searches across court records, arrest records, and public data from all 50 states.
West Virginia directory snapshot
Visual breakdown of facilities in this listing—how they roll up into broad categories (derived from security-level labels), plus the most common security classifications recorded in our database for West Virginia.
Facility mix
199 facilities classified from security-level tags (same rules as the table below).
Segment width scales with the number of facilities in each category.
Top security classifications
Counts are distinct Security_Level values in West Virginia.
Prison Population in West Virginia by Incarceration Status
The chart and table below show the distribution of the West Virginia correctional population by supervision status. 11,154 people are currently incarcerated, with 6,243 on probation and 3,682 on parole.
| Supervision Status | Population |
|---|---|
| Probation | 6,243 |
| Parole | 3,682 |
| Life Sentence | 727 |
| Total Incarcerated | 11,154 |
Prison Population by Gender in West Virginia
The incarcerated population in West Virginia is predominantly male. 5,393 male and 651 female individuals are currently incarcerated. Female incarceration has grown significantly over the past three decades, driven largely by drug-related offenses and mandatory minimum sentencing.
| Gender | Population |
|---|---|
| Male | 5,393 |
| Female | 651 |
How to Use the West Virginia Prison Search Tool
Finding a prison facility in West Virginia is easy with AllJailSearch.us. We have 200 facilities listed in West Virginia. Use the search box at the top of the page to find any prison by name, or browse the complete facility table below.
Each facility page provides the following information:
- Visiting Hours — Scheduled days and times for in-person visits
- Visitation Rules — Dress code, ID requirements, and prohibited items
- Phone Number — Direct line to facility administration
- Email & Fax — For correspondence and document submission
- Physical Address — With a driving directions map
- Inmate Locator — Search inmates currently held at the facility
- Send Money Instructions — State-approved methods for commissary deposits
- Phone Call Setup — Carrier information and account setup instructions
How to Contact, Visit, and Send Money to an Inmate in West Virginia
Visiting an inmate in West Virginia requires advance approval. You must be added to the inmate's approved visitor list before arriving at any facility. Most facilities allow one or two visits per week during scheduled visiting hours.
- Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID on every visit. A driver's license, state ID, or passport is accepted at most facilities.
- Review the facility's dress code before arriving. No revealing clothing, no gang-affiliated colors, and no clothing resembling inmate uniforms are permitted.
- Arrive on time — late arrivals are often turned away. Some facilities require check-in up to 30 minutes before the visit begins.
- Book your visit in advance — walk-in visits are not permitted at most state prisons. Contact the facility directly to schedule.
- Respect facility staff and rules — any violation may result in immediate termination of the visit and possible loss of future visiting privileges.
- Complete the visitor application if you have not visited before. Download the West Virginia visitor application.
Read our complete guide to visiting an inmate in prison before your first visit.
Sending Money to an Inmate in West Virginia
The West Virginia Department of Corrections allows family members and friends to deposit money into an inmate's commissary trust account. Inmates use these funds to purchase hygiene products, food, phone credits, and other approved items from the facility store. Use the following approved methods to send money to an inmate in West Virginia:
West Virginia inmates rely on a commissary trust account for purchasing approved items inside the facility. The West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation uses JPay as its primary deposit platform.
Method 1 — JPay (Online & Mobile, Recommended)
- Visit JPay.com or the app: Android iOS
- Search by the inmate's WV DCR number or name. Funds post within 24–48 hours.
Method 2 — JPay Phone
- Call JPay at 1-800-574-5729 (24/7) to deposit by phone.
Method 3 — Money Order by Mail (USPS Only)
- Make the money order payable to the inmate's full committed name with the DCR number on the memo line. Send via USPS to the facility's business office. Processing time: 5–10 business days.
Information Required
- Inmate's full committed name
- West Virginia DCR inmate number
- Facility name
Read our full inmate money guide.
Read our full guide to sending money to an inmate for step-by-step instructions on every method.
Calling an Inmate in West Virginia
Phone calls from West Virginia correctional facilities are managed through the facility's approved phone carrier. Inmates can only make outgoing collect calls — they cannot receive incoming calls. You must set up a prepaid account with the carrier before any calls can be placed. All calls are recorded and subject to monitoring. Read our inmate phone call setup guide for full instructions.
Types of Prisons & Jails in West Virginia
The 200 facilities in West Virginia span a wide range of security levels and facility types — from minimum-security federal camps to maximum-security state penitentiaries. The table below shows the breakdown by facility type and security classification.
Complete List of West Virginia Prison & Jail Facilities
This is the complete list of West Virginia correctional facilities. Results are paginated at 20 per page. Select any facility name to view its full profile, including visiting hours, inmate locator, phone number, address, and driving directions.
Browse Prisons by County in West Virginia
West Virginia has 59 counties with correctional facilities. Select a county below to view recent arrests and facility information for that area.
Helpful Guides for Inmates & Families
Whether you are looking for an inmate, planning a visit, or trying to support a loved one through incarceration, our guides cover every step of the process.
- How to Call an Inmate — Set up a prepaid account and make your first call.
- How to Send Money to an Inmate — Approved deposit methods for every state.
- Complete Visitation Guide — Rules, dress code, and what to expect.
- How to Get Bail — Understanding bail bonds and the pre-trial release process.
- How to Hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer — What to look for and how to find representation.
- Financial Help for Prisoner Families — Government benefits, nonprofits, and emergency aid.
- Life After Prison — Reentry Guide — Employment, housing, and reintegration resources.