West Virginia Inmate Search Guide

Find inmates incarcerated in West Virginia (WV) State prisons, Federal prison, County jails and the West Virginia Division of Corrections (DOC) system.

West Virginia Incarceration Stats for Federal, State and Local Jail Jurisdiction:

• West Virginia Total Incarceration  : 7,092
• West Virginia Total Incarceration per 100,000 Adults : 492
• West Virginia Total Incarceration per 100,000 (All Ages) : 392
  * Per 2017 US DOJ Bureau of Justice Statistics based on sentenced West Virginia prisoners.

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Table of Contents

• West Virginia DOC Inmate Search

• West Virginia Offender Search (Jails)

• West Virginia Offender Search (Prisons)

• Other West Virginia Offender Searches

• West Virginia DOC Information

• West Virginia Division of Correction Facilities

• West Virginia County Jail Inmate Search
  

West Virginia Division of Corrections Inmate Search

West Virginia has several offender searches available through the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation page. The two main prisoner searches are the Offender Search (Jails) and Offender Search (Prisons).

West Virginia Offender Search (Jails)

Step 1: Visit the West Virginia Regional Jail & Correctional Facility Authority Offender page, where you will find the option to search by name:

Step 2: Enter all the name of the Wisconsin inmate. At a minimum, you have to enter at least a partial last name (at least an initial), but it’s better to enter as much information as you have to get better results. Click the reCAPTCHA box and then hit the ‘Search’ button.

Step 3: On the next page you will see list of all inmates matching the information you entered. You will see a full name, a mugshot (if available) and a listing of where they are incarcerated.

Step 4: Click on the ‘More Info’ link next to the Wisconsin prisoner you’re interested in.  There you will find a full physical description, booking date, and any case numbers associated with the prisoner.

West Virginia Offender Search (Prisons)

Step 1: Visit the West Virginia Division of Corrections Offender Search page, where you will find see the search below:

Step 2: Enter the Wisconsin Offender ID (OID) Number, if known, to go directly to the inmate; otherwise, enter the first and last name. Note that – unlike the Wisconsin Jail search, you must enter a full first and last name. Click the reCAPTCHA box and then hit the ‘Search’ button.

Step 3: On the next place, you will see a list of all West Virginia offenders matching the information you entered. This page will include the Offender ID Number, full first name, and imprisonment location.

Step 4: Click the More Info link next to the inmate you would like to learn more about. You will be taken to a page with details about the inmate, including a physical description, date of birth, intake date, projected release date, and details about the offenses that resulted in a court order.

Other West Virginia Offender Searches

West Virginia provides two additional offender-based searches – Daily Incarcerations and Escapees and Absconders.

Daily Incarcerations provides information on the daily intake of prisoners based on the location of the prison or jail.  Select either a county or a specific regional jail and you will receive a list of the people taken in for the day, including a full name, date of birth, and details on the charges related to their arrest.

Escapees and Absconders provides a list of West Virginia escapees (prisoners who left a prison without authority by overcoming physical boundaries or restraints) and absconders (prisoners who left a lower security or “open” prison setting).

West Virginia Department of Corrections Information:

Address: WVDOC Central Office
1409 Greenbrier Street
Charleston, WV 25311
Phone:  (304) 558-2036
Fax: (304) 558-5934

Other West Virginia Criminal Searches

West Virginia Sex Offender Search
The West Virginia State Police provide a searchable database of sex offenders residing in West Virginia. You can search by last name or by a location, such as county, city, or street name. The results include a list of all related offenders sorted by location with their full name, age, and current address.

Clicking on a name will take you to details about the sex offender, including a photo, detailed physical description, date of birth, and a description of the crime(s) committed.

West Virginia Most Wanted Fugitives
This West Virginia State Police page provides links to Most Wanted information for cold cases as well as local and national most wanted fugitives.

West Virginia Department of Correction Facilities Inmate Search

West Virginia County Inmate Search