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WVRJCA 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 Administration - no inmates housed facility.
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
West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Authority, located at 1325 Virginia St E Charleston, WV, serves as the key facility with oversight of the correctional system. They operate under the guidance of the State Prison Administration, which ensures that it meet strict security standards, provide access to essential rehabilitation services, and adhere to legal and ethical correctional practices. In addition to housing inmates, the facility is integral to the state’s correctional strategy, incorporating inmate classification, workforce training, medical and mental health care, and reentry programs aimed at reducing recidivism.
The State Prison Administration is the governing body responsible for managing and overseeing all correctional facilities within West Virginia’s jurisdiction, operated under the authority of the West Virginia Department of Corrections (DOC) This administration is tasked with enforcing laws, policies, and operational procedures that ensure the safe, secure, and humane confinement of inmates. The State Prison Administration supervises maximum-, medium-, and minimum-security prisons, reentry facilities, work camps, and specialized correctional units, coordinating the incarceration, rehabilitation, and reintegration of individuals convicted of state crimes. Through structured governance, the administration establishes standards for prison security, inmate classification, facility operations, staff training, medical and mental health services, educational and vocational programs, and parole and probation oversight.
The State Prison Administration operates a hierarchical structure that includes a Commissioner, Director, or Secretary of Corrections, who is appointed by the governor or state legislature. This leader oversees regional correctional directors, wardens, correctional staff, parole boards, probation services, and specialized divisions such as inmate healthcare, legal affairs, and reentry programs. Central to its mission is balancing public safety, inmate rights, and correctional efficiency, ensuring that individuals are housed according to their custody level and provided with opportunities for rehabilitation. The administration sets policies regarding inmate intake and classification, housing assignments, security measures, disciplinary actions, visitation, and inmate grievance procedures, ensuring compliance with state laws, federal mandates, and constitutional protections.
Beyond confinement, the State Prison Administration plays a crucial role in reducing recidivism and preparing inmates for reintegration. Many state correctional systems offer educational courses, vocational training, substance abuse treatment, and work-release programs aimed at providing inmates with skills necessary for life after incarceration. The administration also oversees parole and probation services, coordinating with law enforcement and community organizations to supervise released individuals while ensuring they comply with court-mandated conditions. Through continuous evaluation, audits, and legislative collaboration, the State Prison Administration works to uphold justice while maintaining safe, secure, and rehabilitative correctional institutions across the state.
