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Eastern Regional Jail Mugshots WV: Find the Official Record, Then Know the Next Step
Most people landing here are not looking for a long explanation. They want to know whether someone was booked into Eastern Regional Jail, whether a mugshot or daily incarceration entry is public, how to check the court case, and what to do next for visitation, mail, money, phone/video, release alerts or safety reporting.
Use this page like a task dashboard. Pick the action you need, open the official West Virginia source, then follow the exact field-by-field steps below.
Use WV DCR before any reposted mugshot page
Eastern Regional Jail is part of West Virginia’s statewide regional-jail system. That means the official search is not a county sheriff roster. Start with WV DCR, then confirm the facility line says Eastern Regional Jail.
What Are You Trying to Do Right Now?
The Practical ERJ Search Flow
Open official WV source → search name/date → confirm Eastern Regional Jail → use court, visit, mail, money, VINE or PREA route
How to Search ERJ by Name Without Wasting Time
Open WV Jail Name Search
How to Check Eastern Regional Jail Bookings Today
Use Daily Incarcerations when the arrest may have happened today, overnight or within the last few days.
What the ERJ Search Result Can and Cannot Tell You
| Result item | Use it for | Do not use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Facility | Confirming Eastern Regional Jail vs another WV facility. | Assuming no transfer is underway. |
| Mugshot / photo | Identifying a booking record. | Proving guilt or final case status. |
| Name | Matching the jail entry to the person searched. | Making decisions when other details conflict. |
| Admission / booking date | Connecting the jail entry to a recent incident. | Exact arrest time or court filing time. |
| Charge wording | Understanding the booking-stage allegation. | Final charge, conviction or sentence. |
| County clue | Choosing Berkeley, Jefferson or Morgan court follow-up. | Assuming the arresting agency handled every record. |
| Bond / hold clue | Knowing what to verify with court/facility. | Sending money without official confirmation. |
Eastern Regional Jail Official Facility Details
Eastern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility
94 Grapevine RoadMartinsburg, WV 25405
Berkeley County, West Virginia
Phone: 304-267-0045
Fax: 304-267-0155
Superintendent: Didymus Tate
Berkeley, Jefferson and Morgan counties
ERJ is not only a Martinsburg jail. It serves the eastern panhandle counties of Berkeley, Jefferson and Morgan. That is why court follow-up must be county-specific.
Eastern Regional Jail Visitation: Exact Steps, Time Slots and Rules
ERJ visitation is not a walk-in process. You must call ahead, choose an available slot and follow the ID, clothing and item rules.
| Day | Time slots | Visitor limit |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00–10:30, 11:00–11:30, 13:00–13:30, 14:00–14:30, 15:00–15:30 | One adult + two children OR two adults |
| Thursday | 13:00–13:30, 14:00–14:30, 15:00–15:30, 17:00–17:30, 18:00–18:30 | One adult + two children OR two adults |
| Saturday | 10:00–10:30, 11:00–11:30, 13:00–13:30, 14:00–14:30, 15:00–15:30 | One adult + two children OR two adults |
- Driver’s license.
- Non-driving identification card.
- U.S. Passport book or card.
- U.S. Military ID.
- Social Security card.
- Credit card.
- Insurance card.
- Self-generated identification.
- Birth certificate, except for minor-child verification allowed by the PDF.
Minor children must be with a parent, legal guardian or adult immediate-family member. If the adult is not the parent/legal guardian, the official PDF requires a notarized Juvenile Visitation Form from the non-incarcerated parent or legal guardian.
Special visits beyond normal policy require verifiable extenuating circumstances and pre-approval from the facility superintendent.
Dress and item rules that commonly cause denied visits
- Only one layer of clothing.
- No hoodies, hooded items, hats or sunglasses.
- No tank tops, spaghetti straps, mesh or see-through clothing.
- No open-toed shoes, flip-flops, slides or sandals.
- Ideal dress: T-shirt, jeans and sneakers/tennis shoes.
- No weapons.
- No tobacco products.
- No cellphones.
- No keys except facility-issued locker key.
- No handheld or pocketed personal items.
- No purses.
- No food or drink.
Open official ERJ Visitation PDF
Family Actions After You Find the ERJ Record
Once custody is confirmed, the common next steps are money, mail, calls/video or release alerts. Use the official WV DCR service page for each task.
Offender Banking
WV DCR says deposits can be made by phone, web or app.
- Phone: 888-988-4768.
- Web: ConnectNetwork.com.
- App: ConnectNetwork iOS or Android.
GettingOut
WV DCR says it has contracted with GettingOut for inmate calling and video visits.
- Confirm inmate/facility first.
- Use GettingOut through the WV DCR page.
- Review fees before paying.
Phoenix MD scanning address
WV DCR requires the inmate’s full name, OID and full facility name with no abbreviation.
- No photos.
- No attachments.
- No enclosures.
- One offender per letter.
How to Deposit Money for an ERJ Inmate
How to Mail a Letter to Eastern Regional Jail Correctly
Eastern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility
PO Box 336
Phoenix, MD 21131
Your return address must include your full first and last name and full return address. Do not use only initials.
- Get the OID from the official WV search.
- Write the full facility name.
- Use one envelope for one offender only.
- Send only handwritten or typed letter content.
- Photos.
- Attachments.
- Enclosures.
- Multiple offenders in one envelope.
- Missing full sender first and last name.
How to Set Up ERJ Phone Calls or Video Visits
How to Find the Court Case After an ERJ Booking
ERJ confirms custody. The court record answers what happened legally.
Open WV Court Record Access
| County | When to check | Next action |
|---|---|---|
| Berkeley County | Martinsburg, Bunker Hill, Inwood or other Berkeley arrest clues. | Use Magistrate/Circuit search, then clerk route for copies. |
| Jefferson County | Charles Town, Ranson, Shepherdstown or Jefferson County clues. | Use court search and match county before assuming case identity. |
| Morgan County | Berkeley Springs or Morgan County charge/case clue. | Use county-specific court follow-up for clerk copies or verification. |
Bond or Release Question? Do This Before Paying Anyone
Confirm the person is still connected to Eastern Regional Jail in WV DCR search.
Save charge wording, county clue and booking date from the jail result.
Check WV Magistrate or Circuit court records for the related case.
Call the correct court clerk/facility for current bond, hold or release information.
Do not send payment until the official route, amount and case are verified.
WV VINE: Get Custody Status or Release Notifications
Use VINE when you need notification instead of repeatedly refreshing WV DCR search.
PREA and Safety Reporting for WV DCR Custody
WV DCR states it has zero tolerance for sexual abuse or harassment and investigates allegations regardless of source.
1-855-366-0015 or 304-352-4724
Use these WV DCR reporting numbers if you were the victim or know of a person who was a victim of sexual misconduct in WV DCR custody.
dcrprea@wv.gov
Include what happened, who the victim is, who the suspect is, the time/date and whether anonymity is requested.
Open WV DCR PREA Information
No Eastern Regional Jail Result? Try These Fixes
Try fewer letters of the last name, alternate spelling, maiden name, hyphen change or suffix-free search.
Use Daily Incarcerations and recheck later. Intake and public listing may not appear at the same time.
Check whether the person is at another WV regional jail, Martinsburg Correctional Center and Jail, another state or federal custody.
The person may have been released or transferred after booking. Use VINE or facility/court verification if timing matters.
If custody search fails, check WV Magistrate/Circuit court records by name and county.
Juvenile, sealed, expunged, corrected or otherwise restricted information may not be public in the jail search.
If the Person Is No Longer at Eastern Regional Jail
Use WV prison search
If a person moved from jail to a longer-term state correctional facility, use the prison search route from WV DCR Offender Search.
Open WV Offender Search for PrisonsUse BOP locator
A federal case or federal transfer will not be solved by an ERJ-only search. Use the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator.
Open BOP Inmate LocatorERJ Community Resource Guide: What It Helps With
WV DCR publishes an ERJ Community Resource Guide. Use it for support needs after booking or release, not for mugshot lookup.
Open the PDF, find the behavioral-health or recovery section, then call the agency to verify availability.
Use the guide to identify local assistance, then confirm eligibility, intake hours and documents.
Look for referral lines and community resources when the immediate jail question is solved.
Official Sources and What Each One Solves
Eastern Regional Jail Mugshots WV FAQs
Where do I search Eastern Regional Jail mugshots?
What counties does Eastern Regional Jail serve?
What is the Eastern Regional Jail address?
What is the Eastern Regional Jail phone number?
How do I check today’s Eastern Regional Jail bookings?
How do I schedule an ERJ visit?
How long are ERJ visits?
Can children visit an inmate at ERJ?
How do I send mail to Eastern Regional Jail?
Can I send photos to an ERJ inmate by mail?
How do I add money to an ERJ inmate account?
How do calls or video visits work for ERJ inmates?
Is an ERJ mugshot the same as a court record?
What if I cannot find the person in ERJ search?
Can I use this page for employment or tenant screening?
Bottom Line
Do not rely on a mugshot alone. The useful answer is the full route: official custody search, facility confirmation, county court follow-up and the correct family/support service.
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