Find an Inmate at Parkersburg Corrections Center, WV
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Overview
Looking for someone at Parkersburg Corrections Center? Start with West Virginia's official tools through the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation: the Offender Search and the Facility Locator. The Offender Search is the state database for finding current and past state offenders. The Facility Locator helps you confirm a facility's name and location before searching. Think the person might be in federal custody instead? Use the federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) inmate locator—choosing the right database matters. Enter the identifying details the tool requests and read the status carefully. Results will show whether someone is in custody, released, or in a different system entirely.
After You Search
Quick Facts
- West Virginia’s state services site lists an Offender Search online service under the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
- The state services site also provides a Facility Locator listed under the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
- Use the state Offender Search for West Virginia state offenders and the BOP inmate locator for federal inmates.
- Enter the identifying information requested by the search tool to find matching records; having a register number helps for BOP searches.
- Visitors must contact the facility where the offender is located to request background-check approval and to schedule visits.
Common Questions
How do I find out if someone is at Parkersburg Corrections Center?
Start with West Virginia’s Offender Search to look up state inmates. Use the Facility Locator to confirm the facility name and location before you search.
Does the WV Offender Search include federal inmates?
No. Federal inmates are listed in the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) inmate locator, not the WV Offender Search. Use the BOP locator for federal custody and the state Offender Search for state custody.
What information should I have before using an inmate locator?
Have the person’s full name and any other identifying details ready to enter into the search. If you have a federal register number, the BOP locator accepts it for more precise matches.
How do I schedule a visit at Parkersburg Corrections Center?
Call Parkersburg Corrections Center where the offender is housed to request background-check approval and schedule the visit. Use the facility page or the state bureau contact listings to make sure you have the correct contact information before you call.
I completed a juvenile visiting form at another juvenile facility—do I need to fill it out again for Parkersburg?
Usually, no. If it’s the same juvenile visiting form for the same offender that you completed at another juvenile facility, you generally don’t need to redo it unless it’s more than one year old.
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