Preparing for in-person visits and scheduling in West Virginia
- Get on the approved visiting list. BOP states you must be placed on the inmate’s approved visiting list before you can visit.
- Wait for clearance. BOP also states you can only visit if the inmate has placed you on their visiting list and you have been cleared.
- Complete the visitor form if requested. The BP-A0629 visitor form instructs prospective visitors to fill out the questionnaire and release form and return it to the institution address listed on the form.
- Ask about first-arrival exceptions. BOP notes that when someone first enters or transfers and a visiting list might not exist yet, verified immediate family members may be allowed to visit in certain circumstances.
At North Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, visiting hours are Tuesday 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and Sunday 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Visits are non-contact, 30 minutes long, and must be scheduled in advance. Each inmate is permitted one visit per month. Visitor limits per visit: one adult plus two minor children, or two adults.
- ✓ Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID
- ✓ Double-check the facility’s current hours and any scheduling requirements before you leave
- ✓ Plan for security screening and a little extra time at check-in
- ✓ Keep your group size within the facility’s posted visitor limits
Common Questions
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Can I do a video visit from my home with someone in a West Virginia facility?
Yes, WV DOC’s video conversations can be done from your computer or mobile device (not only at the facility). To start, WV DOC’s video-visit handout directs you to schedule.telmate.com to log in with your phone number and PIN, and GettingOut also provides a help line at (866) 516-0115.
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How do I get on an inmate's visiting list?
In the federal (BOP) system, you must be on the inmate’s approved visiting list before you can visit. The BP-A0629 visitor form says you may need to complete a questionnaire and release form and return it to the institution address listed on the form. For WV juvenile-services visiting requests, the visiting request form instructs you to mail the completed request to the WV Division of Corrections & Rehabilitation Bureau of Juvenile Services at 1409 Greenbrier Street, Charleston, WV 25311 (Attn: Visitors Request).
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Are there limits on how many people can visit and how long visits last?
Yes, limits can be strict and they vary by facility. At North Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, the rules state visits are non-contact, 30 minutes long, and each visit is limited to one adult plus two minor children, or two adults. The same rules state visits must be scheduled in advance and each inmate is permitted one visit per month.
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