North Central Regional Jail

North Central Regional Jail holds in-person visitation on Tuesday (3:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.), Thursday (8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.), and Sunday (12:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.). All visits are non-contact, last 30 minutes, and must be scheduled ahead of time. Each inmate gets one visit per month. You can bring either one adult plus two minor children, or two adults—and everyone must be listed on the visitation request beforehand. If your name isn't on the list, you won't get in. The dress code is strict: no shorts, headwear, tight or revealing clothing, or shirts with offensive or drug/alcohol logos. Sleeves must reach at least mid-upper arm, and underwire bras may trigger the metal detector. Adults need to sign the logbook, show valid government-issued photo ID, and clear the metal detector. Leave phones, purses, and weapons locked in your vehicle.

To reach North Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, start with the facility's official contact page for the current phone number and street address. Some requests don't go through the local jail, though. Juvenile visiting applications are handled by the Bureau of Juvenile Services, and the visiting request form includes the bureau's contact address, phone, and fax for scheduling and background checks. Mail completed juvenile visiting request forms to the Bureau of Juvenile Services at the Charleston address shown on the form. Match your request to the right office: contact the facility directly for day-to-day operations, and use the state bureau details for juvenile-specific or systemwide forms.

North Central Regional Jail strictly prohibits illegal drugs, alcohol, and weapons on institution or state property. Attempting to bring any of these in is a felony—you can be arrested and prosecuted. Tobacco and tobacco-like products are also banned at all WVDCR institutions, including this facility. Looking to connect someone with outside help? The facility's resource guide lists statewide referrals, including the 2-1-1 community services hotline for health and human services and the Help4WV Behavioral Health Referral & Outreach Call Center (phone and website details are in the guide). Visitors and representatives should expect routine background checks and limits on what property they can bring in.