Raleigh County Jail
West Virginia
Southern Regional Jail
Raleigh County has no county jail; people arrested in the county are held at the Southern Regional Jail in Beaver, which is operated by the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation (WVDCR).
- Address
- 1200 Airport Road, Beaver, WV 25813
- Phone
- (304) 256-6780
- Sheriff / jail site
- https://dcr.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx
- Inmate search
- https://ois.wv.gov/doc
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How to find an inmate
To check whether someone from Raleigh County is in custody, use the offender search on the WVDCR website (dcr.wv.gov), which covers the regional jails. You can also call the Southern Regional Jail in Beaver with the person's full name and date of birth. People sentenced to state prison appear in the same WVDCR offender search.
Visitation
Visitation at the Southern Regional Jail is set by WVDCR. Visitors usually must register or schedule in advance and bring valid photo ID. Call the facility or check dcr.wv.gov for current visiting rules and schedules.
Bail and bond
In Raleigh County, bail is usually set by a magistrate at the Raleigh County Magistrate Court in Beckley, or later by the circuit court. Ask the magistrate court or the Southern Regional Jail where and how bond can be posted, which payment forms are accepted, and whether a bail bondsman may be used.
Mail and money
Mail to inmates at the Southern Regional Jail must include the inmate's full name and the facility address, and it must follow WVDCR mail rules. Money can be added to an inmate's commissary account through methods approved by WVDCR. Confirm current mail rules and deposit options with the facility before sending anything.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find out if someone is in the Southern Regional Jail?
Use the WVDCR offender search at dcr.wv.gov, or call the Southern Regional Jail at (304) 256-6780 with the person's full name and date of birth.
What is the address of the Southern Regional Jail?
The Southern Regional Jail is at 1200 Airport Road, Beaver, WV 25813.
How do I post bail in Raleigh County?
A magistrate or the circuit court sets bail. Contact the Raleigh County Magistrate Court or the jail to learn where and how to post bond.
Can I send money to an inmate at the Southern Regional Jail?
Yes, through WVDCR-approved deposit methods. Check with the facility or dcr.wv.gov for current options.