West Virginia Division of Corrections (WV DOC)

State Prison Administration

Last Updated: March 09, 2024
Address
1409 Greenbrier St, Charleston, WV 25311
County
Kanawha
Phone
304-558-2036
Fax
304-558-5934

West Virginia Division of Corrections (WV DOC) is for State Prison Administration offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for facility.

The phone carrier is Inmate Calling Solutions (ICSolutions), to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.

If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

Satellite View of West Virginia Division of Corrections (WV DOC)

You can support your loved ones at West Virginia Division of Corrections (WV DOC) on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 304-558-2036.

The West Virginia Division of Corrections is a state agency which houses convicted Felons. WVDOC facilities include the Central Office, 12 Correctional Facilities, 4 Work Release Centers, 15 Parole Offices, 1 Training Academy and 1 Prison Industries main office. As of December 31, 2013 the West Virginia Division of Corrections has a total of 2,372 employees; 6,824 inmates; and 3,070 parolees/probationers.
  • Addiction Services
  • Affective/Social Skills
  • Crime Specific Programs
  • Educational Studies
  • Life Skills Programs
  • Religious Services
  • Recreational Services
  • Vocational Education
West Virginia Division of Corrections (WV DOC) Facilities:

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in West Virginia. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at West Virginia Division of Corrections (WV DOC).

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

Visiting hours for West Virginia Division of Corrections (WV DOC) are subject to change, so it's crucial to confirm them by contacting the facility directly by phone. Please reach out to 304-558-2036, on visitation procedures, applications, or directions to the facility in Charleston. Please note that visitors will undergo a thorough search before entering the premises, and personal belongings, including cell phones, are strictly prohibited. Individuals under probation, parole, or community corrections supervision must obtain approval from both their supervising officer and the superintendent before visiting, although such visits are not typically approved.

Ask The Inmate

Ask a former inmate questions at no charge. The inmate answering has spent considerable time in the federal prison system, state and county jails, and in a prison that was run by the private prison entity CCA. Ask your question or browse previous questions in response to comments or further questions of members of the InmateAid community.