Find an Inmate at Lakin Correctional Center, WV
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Overview
To look up inmates at Lakin Correctional Center, start with West Virginia's online Offender Search from the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation. If you're trying to confirm the facility itself rather than a specific person, the Division's Facility Locator lists Lakin Correctional Center with basic location details. Person not showing up in the West Virginia database? They may be in federal custody—try the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) inmate locator instead. Enter identifying details carefully. For BOP searches, a register number (if you have it) speeds things up and improves accuracy. Pay attention to status language—terms like "Released" or "Not in BOP Custody" mean the person isn't in that system anymore.
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Quick Facts
- West Virginia’s Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation offers an online Offender Search to look up state offenders.
- The Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation also provides a Facility Locator to confirm facility listings such as Lakin Correctional Center.
- If someone is not listed in the state Offender Search, check the federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator for federal custody records.
- For BOP searches, using a register number can make the lookup faster and more precise.
- Juvenile visitor requests for Lakin Correctional Center are handled by the WV Division of Corrections & Rehabilitation, Bureau of Juvenile Services at 1409 Greenbrier Street, Charleston.
Common Questions
How do I look up an inmate at Lakin Correctional Center, WV?
Start with West Virginia’s Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation Offender Search to check state custody records. If you need to verify the facility listing itself, use the state Facility Locator for Lakin Correctional Center.
What should I do if I can’t find someone in the West Virginia Offender Search?
They may be in federal custody—check the BOP inmate locator, which covers federal records from 1982 to the present. If they're not in either system, they could be released, held in another state, or listed under a different name. Follow up with the appropriate agency.
What identifying information helps when searching inmate databases?
Use the person’s full name and enter any other requested identifiers carefully. For the BOP locator, a register number (when available) improves search accuracy.
Where do I send juvenile visitor requests for Lakin Correctional Center?
Send juvenile visitor requests to the WV Division of Corrections & Rehabilitation, Bureau of Juvenile Services at 1409 Greenbrier Street, Charleston. The bureau also publishes phone and fax contacts for submissions and status questions.
Do I need to mail completed juvenile visiting request forms?
Yes. Completed juvenile visiting request forms should be mailed to the Bureau of Juvenile Services at the Charleston address provided by the bureau, and you’ll want to follow the bureau’s submission instructions so it’s routed correctly.
Related Guides
How to Get Approved to Visit Someone at Lakin Correctional Center (WV) — Step-by-step
- Fill out the WV Juvenile Services Visiting Request and sign the certification (your answers can be used for a background check). - Mail the completed request to the Bureau of Juvenile Services (address below). - If you have questions about the visitor request paperwork, call the Bureau of Juvenile Services at 304-558-2036. - For approval status and to schedule a visit, contact the facility where the offender is located.
How to Get Approved to Visit Someone at Lakin Correctional Center (WV): Step-by-step Background Check & Submission Guide
Getting approved to visit someone at Lakin Correctional Center takes a little paperwork up front, plus follow-up with the facility to lock in the visit. This guide walks you through what to gather, what you’re signing, where to send the request, and what to do after you submit so you can avoid common delays.
Bringing Children to Visit at Lakin Correctional Center (WV): What Parents and Guardians Must Know
Bringing a child to visit at Lakin Correctional Center comes down to three things: the right adult must be approved first, you need to prove the adult-child relationship, and if someone else is doing the transport, a notarized permission slip is required.