South Central Regional Jail: Inmate Guide

Overview of the Facility

South Central Regional Jail is a correctional facility located in Charleston, West Virginia. It serves multiple counties in the south-central region of the state and houses both male and female inmates awaiting trial or serving shorter sentences.

Contact Information

Address: 1001 Centre Way, Charleston, WV 25309
Phone: (304) 558-1635
Website: https://dcr.wv.gov/facilities/Pages/jails.aspx

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at South Central Regional Jail, you can use the West Virginia Regional Jail Authority's online inmate search tool available at https://www.wvjails.info/. You'll need the inmate's name or booking number to perform a search.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation schedules may vary depending on the inmate's housing unit and security level. Contact the facility directly for the most up-to-date visitation hours and procedures. Visitors must have a valid government-issued ID and follow the jail's dress code.

How to Send Money

Inmates can receive money through several methods:

Online: Use Access Corrections
Phone: Call 1-866-345-1884
Lobby Kiosk: Available at the jail
Mail: Send a money order to the inmate's name and ID number at the jail's address

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates can make collect calls or use prepaid phone accounts. Family and friends can set up accounts through GTL. Video visitation may be available; check with the facility for current options and procedures.

Inmate Services and Programs

South Central Regional Jail may offer various programs, including:

Educational programs
Substance abuse treatment
Religious services
Work programs
Mental health services

Security and Management Information

The facility operates under the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation. It employs trained correctional officers and uses modern security measures to maintain order and safety within the jail.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have the right to legal counsel and can receive visits from their attorneys. They also have the right to receive visits from approved family members and friends, subject to the jail's policies and schedules.

Booking and Release Process

Upon arrival, inmates go through a booking process that includes fingerprinting, photographing, and a health screening. Release procedures vary depending on the circumstances of release (e.g., posting bail, completion of sentence, or transfer to another facility).

Frequently Asked Questions

What items can I bring to visitation?

Visitors are typically only allowed to bring a valid ID and car keys. No personal items, phones, or money are permitted in the visitation area.

How often can inmates receive mail?

Inmates can receive mail daily. All incoming mail is subject to inspection for security reasons.

Are inmates allowed to receive packages?

Generally, inmates are not allowed to receive packages directly from family or friends. Approved items must be purchased through authorized vendors.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for South Central Regional Jail. If you are have completed a South Central Regional 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 South Central Regional 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 South Central Regional Jail. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

1001 Centre Way, Charleston, WV, 25309-1001

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 304-558-1336 .

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 South Central Regional 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: