How to Get Approved to Visit Someone at Parkersburg Corrections Center (Background-check & Form Questions)

Start by contacting Parkersburg Corrections Center directly - they handle both background-check approval and visit scheduling. Before you send anything, confirm how they want to receive the form (mail, fax, or another option) and who it should be addressed to. A quick call upfront can save you delays later.

The WV Juvenile Visiting Request form is your ticket to approval. Fill it out completely - the department uses your answers to evaluate you and run the background check. When you sign, you're certifying everything is true and consenting to the background check.

One key question asks whether you're currently under indictment for a crime. If you mark "yes," you'll need to explain the circumstances in writing. Be direct and specific - vague answers or blank spaces raise red flags.

The form also asks if you've ever been convicted of a felony. A "yes" answer triggers follow-up questions: the conviction date, the crime(s), your sentence, which facility you were committed to, and your release date. Gather these details before you start so you're not guessing or leaving lines blank.

If you're currently on probation or parole, the form asks for specifics: why you're on supervision, your discharge date, and your officer's name and phone number. Missing officer contact info can stall your approval, so have it ready before you start filling things out.

At the end, you'll sign a certification stating your answers are true and correct. Your signature also acknowledges that the information may be used for a background check.

Already submitted this form for the same person at another WV juvenile facility? You may not need to fill it out again - unless your previous submission is more than a year old. When you call Parkersburg Corrections Center, mention your prior form and ask if they need a new one.

Practical Next Steps

• ✓ Your completed WV Juvenile Visiting Request form, filled out fully and ready to sign (certifying the answers are true and may be used for a background check)
• ✓ If you’re on probation/parole: the reason, your discharge date, and your probation/parole officer’s name and telephone number
• ✓ A valid government-issued photo ID for your visit day (so you’re not scrambling later)
• ✓ A few date/time options you can offer when you call to ask about scheduling

1. Find Parkersburg Corrections Center’s current contact information - Use the official facility listing so you have the right phone number or email.
2. Ask how to submit the Visiting Request form - “What’s the preferred way to submit the WV Juvenile Visiting Request form for background-check approval - mail, fax, or another method?”
3. Confirm what happens after approval - “Once the background check is approved, how do I schedule the visit, and who should I speak with to set that up?”
4. Double-check you’re cleared before you travel - “Can you confirm I’m authorized to visit on the date I’m planning to come in?”

This guide is based on the WV Juvenile Visiting Request form. It doesn't include Parkersburg Corrections Center's direct phone number, email, current submission preferences, or processing timelines - you'll need to confirm those details with the facility before sending paperwork or making travel plans.