County jail
SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL JAIL
Facility info as of 2020-03-03 — always confirm at the official source . (this listing may be out of date — confirm with the facility)
WV · Kanawha County
How to find someone in jail in Kanawha County, West Virginia
Take a breath. Here is where people are held in Kanawha County, the official locators to search, and how to confirm where your person is — using free, government sources only.
- County facilities listed
- 6
- State locator
- West Virginia DCR Offender Information Search
- VINELink
- Covers West Virginia
- Jurisdiction
- Kanawha County, WV
Kanawha County jails & facilities 6
These are the correctional facilities the national dataset lists in Kanawha County. Confirm a specific person on the official roster or locator — this page never stores or looks up records.
City / local jail
SAINT ALBANS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Facility info as of 2020-03-03 — always confirm at the official source . (this listing may be out of date — confirm with the facility)
City / local jail
SOUTH CHARLESTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Facility info as of 2020-03-03 — always confirm at the official source . (this listing may be out of date — confirm with the facility)
State prison
CHARLESTON CORRECTIONAL CENTER
Facility info as of 2024-05-29 — always confirm at the official source .
State prison
CHARLESTON WORK RELEASE CENTER
Facility info as of 2020-03-03 — always confirm at the official source . (this listing may be out of date — confirm with the facility)
State prison
TIGER MORTON JUVENILE CENTER
Facility info as of 2024-05-29 — always confirm at the official source .
Which system is holding them?
There is no single search that covers everyone in Kanawha County. Match the situation to the right official locator — most families start with the first one.
If the arrest was recent
Start with the county jail
A recent arrest in Kanawha County almost always means the county jail listed above, run by the local sheriff — not a state prison. Check that jail’s roster or search VINELink; if the booking is only a few hours old, call the jail’s booking desk.
If they were sentenced to prison
Use the state prison locator
Once a person is sentenced, they move from the county jail into the West Virginia Department of Corrections. Search the state inmate locator by name or ID — a county jail roster will not show a sentenced prisoner.
If the charge is federal
Search the Federal Bureau of Prisons
A federal charge means federal custody — a separate system from any West Virginia county or state facility. Search the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator by name or register number.
Nearby counties in West Virginia
If the arrest happened just across a county line, these West Virginia counties are closest to Kanawha County. Open one for its jails and the exact official locators to search.
If you need to bail them out in West Virginia
Finding the person comes first. Once you know where they are being held, this is how getting them out works in West Virginia.
Commercial bail available
In West Virginia, commercial bail exists. If a judge sets money bail, it can be posted in cash directly with the court or through a licensed bail bond agent for a fee. A judge may also release the person on their own recognizance or on conditions, so ask the court or the jail what applies before paying anyone.
The person’s rights. The person in custody has the right to talk to a lawyer about their case, and if they cannot afford one, the court can appoint a public defender.
If there is also a warrant to deal with
Two companion guides pick up where this one leaves off — checking for a warrant, and resolving it on your own terms.
Common questions about finding someone in Kanawha County
How do I find someone who was just arrested in Kanawha County?
Someone just arrested in Kanawha County is usually held at SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL JAIL or SAINT ALBANS POLICE DEPARTMENT, run by the local sheriff. Check that jail’s roster or VINELink; if the booking is only hours old, call the jail’s booking desk. A brand-new arrest will not appear on the state prison locator.
How do I find someone in state prison from Kanawha County?
Once a person is sentenced they move into the West Virginia Department of Corrections. Search the state inmate locator by name or ID number — it is separate from the Kanawha County jail and from the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Is there a free way to check if someone is in custody in West Virginia?
Yes. VINELink, the free national custody service, covers West Virginia: search by name and register for free alerts. County jail rosters, the state locator, and the Federal BOP are all free and official too. Skip paid inmate-search and mugshot sites.
How does bail work for someone held in Kanawha County?
Commercial bail exists in West Virginia: if a judge sets money bail, it can be posted in cash with the court or through a licensed bail bond agent for a fee, and a judge may also grant release on recognizance or on conditions.
More of West Virginia
This is one of West Virginia’s counties. The state guide has the complete rundown and every other county.