Southern Regional Jail, WV

Physical Address
94 Grapevine RdMartinsburg, WV, 25405

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Guides for This Facility

At a Glance

Visitation

  • Visits are limited to either one adult and two minor children, or two adults.
  • Each inmate at Southern Regional Jail is allowed one visit per month.
  • Any visit that exceeds the allotted time requires approval at least 24 hours in advance from the Superintendent or Chief Correctional Officer.

Communication

  • Phone calls placed by inmates are typically outgoing only and are monitored and recorded for security.
  • Video visits generally require creating a family account, scheduling the visit, and accepting online visitation terms.
  • Electronic messaging is text-only, screened for content, and usually requires the inmate to approve you as a contact.

Sending Money

  • Funds you deposit go into an inmate trust/commissary account that the facility holds and staff manage.
  • Deposit options typically include money‑transfer agents, vendor websites or apps, and automated phone services.
  • Posting speed depends on the vendor and processing hours; deposits during processing windows often post within a few hours.

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Topic Overviews

Visitation

Visiting at Southern Regional Jail comes with clear limits. Each visit is capped at either one adult and two minor children, or two adults. Inmates are allowed one visit per month. If you need more time, any extension must be approved at least 24 hours in advance by the Superintendent or the Chief Correctional Officer. Special requests go through the Chief Correctional Officer. The facility publishes contact phone numbers for general questions and for scheduling non-contact visits. Since procedures can vary, confirm approval requirements, scheduling steps, and any visitor-form or background-check requirements before you travel. If an in-person visit won't work, check whether video visits are available and follow the facility's scheduling instructions.

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Communication

Staying in touch with someone at Southern Regional Jail typically involves outgoing phone calls, video visits, electronic messaging, and written mail. Phone calls are generally outgoing only (often debit or collect), and they're monitored and recorded for security. Attorney calls may be handled differently in some situations. Video visits are often set up through a vendor portal. You'll create a family account, accept online visitation terms, schedule a time, and keep a payment method on file. Electronic messaging is typically text-only and screened for content. The inmate usually needs to approve you as a contact before you can exchange messages. Since many of these services are run by third-party contractors, confirm the jail's approved vendor and registration steps before trying to call, message, or schedule a video visit.

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Sending Money

You can deposit money into an inmate's trust or commissary account at Southern Regional Jail, WV, so they can buy items and pay for services. The facility holds these funds in an account managed by staff. Deposits are commonly made through a money-transfer agent, a vendor website or app, or an automated phone service. You'll need to enter the inmate's identification details exactly as requested. Posting time depends on the vendor and its processing hours. Deposits sent during processing windows often post within a few hours. Those sent outside the window post during the next processing period. Many systems require the inmate's register number and full committed name, sometimes with the register number immediately followed by the last name. Follow the provider's beneficiary fields and any receive code, and check for jail-specific instructions before sending.

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Common Questions

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How many people can visit an inmate at Southern Regional Jail?

Visits are limited to either one adult and two minor children, or two adults.

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Can I extend a visit or get an extra visit at Southern Regional Jail?

Yes, but you need approval first. Any visit that exceeds the allotted time must be approved at least 24 hours in advance by the Superintendent or Chief Correctional Officer, and special visit requests are handled by the Chief Correctional Officer.

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Do I need to be on an approved visiting list or clear a background check to visit?

In many cases, yes. You'll need to be on the inmate's approved visiting list and complete the visitor-authorization process, including any required questionnaire and a release form authorizing background checks.

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How do I receive phone calls from an inmate at Southern Regional Jail, WV?

You generally can't receive incoming calls. Inmates place outgoing debit or collect calls, and these are typically monitored and recorded for security. Attorney calls may be handled differently in some cases.

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Do I need an account to schedule video visits with an inmate?

Yes. Video visits are typically scheduled through a vendor portal. You'll need a family account, acceptance of online visitation terms, and a payment method on file.

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Can I exchange electronic messages with an inmate?

Yes, in many cases. Messaging is typically text-only and screened for content. The inmate usually must approve you as a contact before you can exchange messages.

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Southern Regional Jail in West Virginia provides phone numbers for general inquiries and for scheduling non-contact visitation, along with a fax number.

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