West Virginia Inmate Search
Official inmate lookup tools, 13 state prisons, all 55 county jail directories, mailing rules, and verified DOC links for West Virginia.
West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Official inmate locator for individuals in West Virginia state custody.
State Prisons in West Virginia
13 state-operated adult correctional facilities. Inmate searches go through the single statewide DOC locator above.
Need full directory details (addresses, phone numbers, visitation)? View official WV DOC facility directory →
County Jails in West Virginia
All 55 West Virginia counties. Regional jails serve multiple counties; check the WV regional jail authority. Click any county to find its sheriff's official inmate roster.
- Barbour County
- Berkeley County
- Boone County
- Braxton County
- Brooke County
- Cabell County
- Calhoun County
- Clay County
- Doddridge County
- Fayette County
- Gilmer County
- Grant County
- Greenbrier County
- Hampshire County
- Hancock County
- Hardy County
- Harrison County
- Jackson County
- Jefferson County
- Kanawha County
- Lewis County
- Lincoln County
- Logan County
- Marion County
Sheriff links open a Google search for the official county roster. Each sheriff's office operates its jail independently from the state DOC system. State slug: west-virginia
Mailing Guidance
Use the inmate's full legal name and ID. Always verify mail rules with the specific facility.
Mailing Label Generator →Visitation
Visitation rules vary by facility and security level. Check the official DOC site for schedules, approved visitor lists, and ID requirements.
Deposits / Money
Most states use approved third-party providers for inmate trust deposits. Always verify the official link from the DOC website.
How West Virginia's correctional system works
West Virginia maintains a state-level Department of Corrections that holds individuals sentenced to longer terms. County and city jails operate independently from the state system. Federal inmates are not housed in state facilities — search the BOP locator instead.
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