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Petersburg Police Jail, West Virginia - Inmate Guide

Overview of the Facility

Petersburg Police Jail is a local detention facility located in Petersburg, West Virginia. It primarily holds individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting trial or serving short sentences for minor offenses.

Contact Information

Address: 122 Virginia Avenue, Petersburg, WV 26847
Phone: (304) 257-1750
Website: Not available
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How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Petersburg Police Jail, you can call the facility directly at (304) 257-1750. Be prepared to provide the inmate's full name and, if possible, their date of birth or booking number.

Visitation Information

Visitation hours and policies are not publicly available. Please contact the facility directly for current visitation information and to schedule a visit.

How to Send Money

Information about sending money to inmates at Petersburg Police Jail is not publicly available. Contact the facility directly for instructions on how to send funds to an inmate.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Details about phone calls and video visitation options are not publicly available. Contact the facility for information about communication options for inmates.

Inmate Services and Programs

Information about specific inmate services and programs at Petersburg Police Jail is not publicly available. Contact the facility for details about any rehabilitation, educational, or vocational programs that may be offered.

History of the Facility

Detailed history of the Petersburg Police Jail is not publicly available.

Security and Management Information

Security and management details for Petersburg Police Jail are not publicly available. The facility is operated by the Petersburg Police Department.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates at Petersburg Police Jail have certain legal and visitation rights. For specific information about these rights, contact the facility or consult with a local attorney familiar with West Virginia detention policies.

Booking and Release Process

Information about the specific booking and release processes at Petersburg Police Jail is not publicly available. Generally, the booking process involves photographing, fingerprinting, and collecting personal information from the arrestee. Release typically occurs after posting bail, serving a sentence, or by court order.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items can I bring to visitation?

Contact the facility directly for a list of approved items for visitation. Generally, most jails restrict visitors from bringing personal items into the visitation area.

How do I post bail for an inmate?

Contact the Petersburg Police Jail directly for information on posting bail. You may need to appear in person with the required amount in an accepted form of payment.

What medical services are available to inmates?

Information about specific medical services at Petersburg Police Jail is not publicly available. Contact the facility directly for details about medical care provided to inmates.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Petersburg Police Jail. If you are have completed a Petersburg Police Jail inmate search and have located an inmate, the information on this page will help you to stay in contact. We help you send money to jail, send & receive text messages, and provide the address for in-person visits.

Sending Money

Inmates who are currently imprisoned in Petersburg Police Jail can receive money into their commissary account via money order, check or cash. Inmate visitors can also deposit money directly into the inmate's account at prison administrative office. Note: When sending the money via money order or check, mention the inmate id and full name on the back of the slip.

Sending a Package / Mail

You can send any mail to the inmates who are imprisoned in Petersburg Police Jail. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

21 Mount View St., Petersburg, WV, 26847

Please make sure the mail or package that you are sending comes under the list of approved items. For further clarification on the allowed items, contact the prison administration directly on 304-257-1100 .

Note: In case you want to send packages, you need to get prior approval from the prison administration. Contact the prison / jail staff for more information.

Phone calls

Inmates can call to any person outside who are on the approved members list between 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The cost of the call is beared by the receiver and the call can be of maximum 30 minutes. During rush hours, the calling time is reduced drastically to 10 minutes.

Visitation Rules

You need to get yourself registered in the visitors list before visiting any inmate in the prison. If you are visiting someone in Petersburg Police Jail, make sure you are in approved visitors list. Confirm with the prison authorities before coming to visit the inmate.

Listed below are the basic visitation rules which one must adhere to:

  • Visitor must not be a prior felon.
  • Visitor must have a valid government ID.
  • A legal guardian must be accompanied for children below 16 years of age.
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General Stats for West Virginia

West Virginia Total Number of Inmates

10,957

West Virginia Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

6,243

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

328

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

3,682

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

727

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

89.4

5,227

Female

10.6

620

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

58.39

282

Detained

39.75

192

Diverted

1.24

6

Prisons and Jails in West Virginia