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WV Southern Regional Jail Mugshots: Official Search, Daily Bookings and What to Do Next

Most people searching this page do not only want a photo. They want to know whether someone was booked into Southern Regional Jail, whether the person is still in custody, which county is connected to the case, how to check court records, and what family can do for visitation, mail, phone/video or deposits.

Use this as a task guide. Start with the official West Virginia DCR search routes, confirm the result actually belongs to Southern Regional Jail, then use the correct next official page for court, VINE notifications, mail, money, calls, visitation, PREA or prison-transfer follow-up.

Do not treat a mugshot as a conviction. WV DCR says OIS information is public-service information, does not indicate guilt or innocence, carries accuracy/disclaimer limits, and cannot be reproduced as a mugshot archive or booking-photo compilation without written consent.
Start here — choose the right official path

What are you trying to find?

Recent SRJ booking or mugshot

Best when the arrest may have happened today, yesterday, or recently.

Open WV DCR Search Hub
Current jail custody

Best when you need to know if the person is still in a WV regional jail.

Open WV Jail Offender Search
Facility, visit or phone number

Use the SRJ facility page for address, counties served and visitation phone.

Open SRJ Facility Page
Official WV Search Hub Jail Offender Search SRJ Main Phone: 304-256-6726
After the WV DCR search hub opens Choose Daily Incarcerations for fresh admissions → choose Offender Search for Jails for a name search → read the disclaimer → search with the last name first → open the record → confirm the facility says Southern Regional Jail or the correct WV facility → copy the OID/facility/county clues before checking court or VINE.
Official facility Southern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility
Address 1200 Airport Road, Beaver, WV 25813
Main phone 304-256-6726
Visitation scheduling 304-256-6738

The Correct Search Order for Southern Regional Jail Mugshots

West Virginia search tools are statewide. The important step is not just finding a name; it is confirming the correct facility, county and current custody status.

WV DCR hub Daily or name search Confirm SRJ Check court/VINE Use family services
Best practical route: Daily Incarcerations for fresh bookings, Jail Offender Search for name-based custody, WV Court Record Access for case follow-up, and WV VINE for custody-status notification.

Daily Incarcerations: What to Click When the Arrest Is Fresh

Daily Incarcerations is useful when the user is searching for “today’s SRJ mugshots,” “recent arrests,” or a booking that may not be easy to find by normal name search yet.

Daily Incarcerations micro-guide
Step What to do What to verify
Open WV DCR search hub Find the Daily Incarcerations route. You are on a WV.gov / DCR source, not an ad page.
Select the daily list Open the current daily incarceration list. Facility names and dates match your search window.
Find Southern Regional Jail Look for Southern Regional Jail or SRJ-related listing. Do not confuse SRJ with Northern, North Central, South Central or Southwestern Regional Jail.
Compare person details Use name, date, gender/DOB if shown and booking clue. Name-only matches are weak.
Move to jail search or court Use detailed offender search or WV court access next. Daily list alone is not final status.
Daily results can become outdated quickly because the person may bond out, transfer, appear in court or move to another facility after the list updates.

How to Read a Southern Regional Jail Mugshot or Booking Result

Record fields users commonly misunderstand
Field What it helps with Do not assume
Mugshot / booking photo Visual match when combined with other identifiers. The person was convicted or is guilty.
Facility Confirms Southern Regional Jail vs another WV jail. Every WV regional-jail result belongs to SRJ.
OID / offender number Useful for identity, mail, deposits and service setup when available. A name-only match is enough.
Booking/admission date Shows whether the record fits your recent-search window. It always equals the exact arrest time.
County Helps locate the correct magistrate or circuit court. The jail itself is the court custodian.
Charge wording A clue for court-record searching. It is the final conviction or final charge.
Release / transfer clue Explains why a result may stop appearing in jail search. Release means the case disappeared or was dismissed.
Copy this verification log Source name: WV DCR / OIS → date checked → full name → OID if shown → facility → county → booking/admission date → charge wording → next source checked.

No Southern Regional Jail Result? Use This Troubleshooting Order

1. Search last name only

Remove first name, suffix, hyphen and middle initial if the exact search shows nothing.

2. Check Daily Incarcerations

Very new admissions may be easier to spot by facility/date before broader lookup is clear.

3. Confirm the county

SRJ serves multiple counties. The case may be tied to Fayette, Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers or Wyoming.

4. Check another WV facility

The person may be in another regional jail, a prison, a federal facility or a different state.

5. Check WV court records

The custody record may be gone or unclear, but magistrate or circuit court records may still show the case.

6. Use VINE

If you find the right person but need status updates, register for notification instead of refreshing pages.

7. Know public limits

Juvenile, sealed, expunged, protected, restricted or incomplete records may not show in public search.

Southern Regional Jail Facility Details Users Need Before Calling or Visiting

Official facility

Southern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility

1200 Airport Road
Beaver, WV 25813
Raleigh County, West Virginia

Main phone: 304-256-6726
Non-contact visitation scheduling: 304-256-6738
Fax: 304-256-6739

Before you call

Have these details ready

  • full legal name;
  • date of birth or age if known;
  • OID/offender number if shown;
  • county connected to the case;
  • date/time you checked the WV search;
  • specific question: custody, visit, mail, deposit, court or VINE.

Open Southern Regional Jail in Google Maps

Counties Served by Southern Regional Jail and Which Court to Check

SRJ is a regional facility, so the jail location and the court county may not be the same thing. Use the county clue to search the correct magistrate or circuit court.

SRJ counties and next search route
County Why it matters Next official action
Fayette A Fayette County arrest may be housed at SRJ. Use WV court search with Fayette County context.
Greenbrier Greenbrier cases can route through SRJ. Search magistrate/circuit records by county and name.
Mercer Mercer County bookings may appear under SRJ. Match county with court record and charge wording.
Monroe Monroe County is in SRJ’s served area. Use county-specific clerk/court follow-up when copies are needed.
Raleigh SRJ is physically located in Raleigh County. Check Raleigh records if the charge/court county is Raleigh.
Summers Summers County cases can involve SRJ detention. Confirm case county before requesting clerk documents.
Wyoming Wyoming County is listed as served by SRJ. Search WV courts using Wyoming County context.

Southern Regional Jail Visitation: Exact Practical Steps

SRJ’s facility page lists non-contact visitation rules. The inmate must request visitation; family cannot simply arrive and demand a visit.

SRJ non-contact visitation basics
Rule What it means for you
SRJ form 5-0029 The inmate must submit the visitation request from inside the facility.
One visit per month Do not plan weekly visits unless the facility confirms a different current rule.
30 minutes Non-contact visits are one half hour unless prior approval is granted.
Visitor limit One adult with two minor children, or two adults.
Special visits Unusual circumstances go to the Chief Correctional Officer, and proof may be required.
Confirm the inmate is currently at SRJ. Search WV jail records first; do not rely on an old mugshot page.
Ask the inmate to submit SRJ form 5-0029. The official facility page says the request starts with the inmate.
Call visitation scheduling. Use 304-256-6738 to schedule or confirm non-contact visitation details.
Confirm who can attend. Ask about adult/minor limits, ID, arrival time and any current restrictions.
Request special approval early. If unusual travel, emergency or family circumstances apply, ask about the Chief Correctional Officer process before the visit day.

How to Mail a Letter to a Southern Regional Jail Inmate

Ordinary scanned-letter format

Use this DCR mailing format

Inmate’s First and Last Name and OID Number
Southern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility
PO Box 336
Phoenix, MD 21131
Before mailing
  • Use complete first and last name for the sender.
  • Include full return address.
  • Use the full facility name, not “SRJ.”
  • Use the inmate OID number when available.
  • Mail only one offender per envelope.
Do not include
  • photographs;
  • attachments;
  • enclosures;
  • letters for multiple inmates;
  • anything that makes the envelope fail scanning rules.
Legal-mail caution: ordinary family mail and privileged/legal mail can have different handling. If you are sending legal material, verify the current legal-mail procedure directly with SRJ or WV DCR.
After the DCR mail page opens Confirm the centralized Phoenix, MD address → copy the exact format → verify the inmate OID → check return-address rules → remove photos/attachments/enclosures → mail only one inmate per envelope.

How to Deposit Money for a Southern Regional Jail Inmate

WV DCR Offender Banking lists three deposit routes for inmate trust fund accounts: phone, web and mobile app.

WV DCR deposit routes
Method What to do Before paying
Phone Call 888-988-4768. Have the inmate name, OID and facility ready.
Web Use ConnectNetwork from the official WV DCR banking page. Confirm the correct inmate before submitting payment.
App Use the ConnectNetwork app route listed by DCR. Review fees, account type and receipt before finishing.
Search the inmate first. Confirm the person is in WV DCR custody and copy the OID if shown.
Open WV DCR Offender Banking. Do not start from a random ad or deposit website.
Choose phone, web or app. Use the route that matches what you can verify.
Match name, OID and facility. This is the most important step before payment.
Save the confirmation. Keep the receipt until the deposit appears correctly.

Open WV DCR Offender Banking

Phone Calls and Video Visits: GettingOut Practical Route

WV DCR says it has contracted with GettingOut for inmate calling and video visits. Treat GettingOut setup and SRJ non-contact visitation as related but separate tasks.

Calling/video vendor

GettingOut

  1. Open the DCR Calling and Video Visits page.
  2. Use the GettingOut link from DCR.
  3. Create or sign in to your account.
  4. Search for the correct inmate/facility.
  5. Review current fees and rules before paying.
Avoid this mistake

Do not pay fake phone-time sites

Search ads and lookalike websites can appear for inmate calls. Start from the official DCR page, then use the vendor link DCR provides.

Open WV DCR Calling and Video Visits

How to Check WV Court Records After an SRJ Booking

Use jail search for custody and WV court search for the legal case. The case county can be different from the jail’s physical location.

Court starting point

WV Court Record Access

  1. Open WV Court Record Access.
  2. Choose Circuit Courts for circuit records.
  3. Choose Magistrate Courts for magistrate records.
  4. Select/search the county tied to the arrest or charge.
  5. Compare name, case type, charge and dates.

Open WV Court Record Access

Magistrate search

What to expect

WV Judiciary says Magistrate Record Search lets users search by first name, last name or case number and returns up to 30 records. Court documents themselves are not available online through that search.

For copies, call or visit the magistrate court clerk in the county where the case was filed.

Open Magistrate Record Search

Best court-search details: county + full name + case number if available + charge wording + booking/admission date.

WV VINE: Get Custody Notifications Instead of Rechecking Mugshot Pages

Use VINE after you have identified the correct person. It is useful for custody-status notification, but it is not a substitute for court deadlines or legal advice.

WV VINE 1-866-WV4-VINE
Email route VINELink registration
Use after Correct inmate is verified
Do not use for Court deadlines or legal advice
Verify the inmate in WV jail search first.
Open WV VINE or VINELink.
Search the person using official custody details.
Register phone or email notification.
Keep your contact information current. If your phone/email changes, update the VINE registration.

Open WV DCR VINE information · Open VINELink

PREA and Safety Reporting for WV DCR Custody

WV DCR states that it has zero tolerance for sexual abuse and sexual harassment and fully investigates allegations regardless of source.

Report sexual misconduct

WV DCR PREA contacts

Phone: 1-855-366-0015
Phone: 304-352-4724
Email: [email protected]

What to include

Helpful report details

  • what occurred;
  • victim name;
  • suspect name if known;
  • time/date of incident;
  • whether anonymity is requested.
The OIS disclaimer also tells users with information about alleged inmate sexual abuse or sexual harassment to contact the facility administrator or WV Regional Jail Authority central office at 304-558-2110.

Open WV DCR PREA page

What the Official Search Does and Does Not Prove

Use the right source for the right question
Question Best source Why
Was the person recently admitted? Daily Incarcerations Best for fresh admissions and facility/date browsing.
Are they currently in a WV regional jail? Jail Offender Search Name-based custody route for regional-jail records.
What happened in court? WV Court Record Access Court system shows case records, not the mugshot page.
Can I receive custody alerts? WV VINE Notification route after you identify the correct offender.
Where do I send letters/money? DCR Mail / Banking Family-action pages provide current service instructions.
Is this a complete criminal history? No single jail page OIS is not a complete criminal-history or conviction source.

SRJ Resource Guide: Useful After You Confirm Custody

SRJ’s resource guide is not a mugshot search. It helps families and released people find local support around Beckley/Raleigh County and statewide WV services.

Statewide help

WV 211

The resource guide lists WV 211 as a 24-hour community-services hotline for health, housing, substance abuse, food, financial and related needs.

Substance-use support

Beckley-area resources

The guide lists AA, NA, Beckley Treatment Center, crisis detox and rehabilitation-related contacts.

Reentry needs

Housing and employment

It also lists Beckley-area housing, employment, homeless-shelter and workforce assistance resources.

The guide states that the facility does not promote a particular agency and that the list is only a guide. Always confirm current services directly before relying on a phone number.

Open SRJ Resource Guide PDF

When to Use WV Prison Search Instead of SRJ Jail Search

Use jail search

Fresh booking, current regional jail custody, Daily Incarcerations or Southern Regional Jail facility confirmation.

Use prison search

The person may be sentenced and moved into WV DCR prison custody or active DCR supervision records.

Use court search

You need case number, hearing, disposition, sentence or clerk-verified copies.

Use VINE

You need custody-status notifications after verifying the correct person.

Open WV DCR Prison Offender Search

Official Links by Task

WV DCR Offender Search Hub Use for jail search, prison search, Daily Incarcerations and related WV DCR search tools
WV Jail Offender Search Disclaimer Read before using OIS jail search; explains no-guilt, accuracy and reproduction limits
Southern Regional Jail Facility Page Use for SRJ address, phone, counties served and non-contact visitation rules
WV DCR Inmate Mail Use for scanned-letter address and envelope rules
WV DCR Offender Banking Use for inmate trust fund deposit options
WV DCR Calling and Video Visits Use for GettingOut calling and video visit setup
WV Court Record Access Use for Circuit Court and Magistrate Court record routes
Magistrate Record Search Use for magistrate case lookup by name or case number
WV VINE Use for custody-status notification information
WV DCR PREA Use for sexual abuse/harassment reporting and PREA information

WV Southern Regional Jail Mugshots FAQs

Where do I search Southern Regional Jail mugshots?
Start with the official WV DCR Offender Search hub. Use Daily Incarcerations for fresh admissions or Offender Search for Jails for name-based lookup, then confirm the facility line shows Southern Regional Jail.
Is Southern Regional Jail the same as WV DCR?
Southern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility is listed by the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation as a facility in Beaver, Raleigh County.
Which counties does Southern Regional Jail serve?
The official SRJ page lists Fayette, Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers and Wyoming counties.
Does an SRJ mugshot prove guilt?
No. WV DCR states that a person’s presence in OIS is not an indication of guilt or innocence. Use WV court records for case outcome.
Why can’t I find someone in the SRJ search?
The booking may be too new, the name may be spelled differently, the person may be released or transferred, the facility may be different, or the relevant information may be in court records instead of current custody search.
How do I check very recent Southern Regional Jail arrests?
Use Daily Incarcerations from the WV DCR Offender Search hub. Look for Southern Regional Jail, then compare name, date, facility and identity details.
How do I schedule a Southern Regional Jail visit?
The inmate must submit a request using SRJ form 5-0029. SRJ lists non-contact visitation scheduling at 304-256-6738, one visit per month, 30-minute visits and specific adult/minor visitor limits.
What is the mail address for a Southern Regional Jail inmate?
For ordinary letters, WV DCR instructs senders to use: inmate first and last name and OID number, full facility name, PO Box 336, Phoenix, MD 21131. Use the full facility name and include the sender’s full name and return address.
How do I send money to an SRJ inmate?
WV DCR Offender Banking lists phone deposits at 888-988-4768, ConnectNetwork web deposits and the ConnectNetwork app. Verify the inmate name, OID and facility before paying.
When should I use WV prison search instead of jail search?
Use jail search for current regional jail custody and fresh bookings. Use WV prison search when the person may have been sentenced and moved into WV DCR prison custody or supervision records.

Bottom Line

Use this order: WV DCR Search Hub → Daily Incarcerations or Jail Offender Search → confirm Southern Regional Jail → copy identifiers → use court records, VINE, visitation, mail, banking, GettingOut or prison search only as needed.

This answers the real user intent better than a simple mugshot page because it explains where to click, what to compare and which official route solves the next problem.

Independent information guide: Jail-Mugshots.org is not the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Southern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, WV Judiciary, WV VINE, GettingOut, ConnectNetwork or any government agency. This page explains public official resources and does not create, certify, modify, reproduce or archive WV jail records or mugshot compilations. Arrest, booking, mugshot and charge information does not prove guilt. Do not use this page for employment, tenant screening, credit, insurance or other FCRA-regulated decisions. For emergencies, call 911.
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Mugshot Record Excavator: Official Jail, Court & Booking Verification Tool

Use this tool to build a safer official-record search plan, generate better search queries, decode booking terms, score match confidence, prepare a records request, and avoid wrong-person mistakes. It runs in your browser and does not submit your entries.

Source RouterJail, sheriff, court, DOC, BOP, VINELink
Identity CheckName, date, county, facility, case signals
Record DecoderBond, hold, warrant, release, disposition
Copyable OutputSearch plan, request note, checklist

Build a practical official-record search plan

This does not search hidden records. It creates a safer step-by-step path to find the right official jail, sheriff, court, state, or federal source.

Important: A mugshot or arrest listing is not proof of guilt or conviction. Always verify with official jail and court sources before relying on a result.

Match confidence calculator

Use this before assuming a mugshot, arrest listing, or booking entry belongs to the right person.

0% confidence signals checked
Rule: Name-only matches are weak. The strongest matches combine source, location, date, facility, and court follow-up.

Booking and jail-record field decoder

Select a term commonly found on jail rosters, inmate searches, booking pages, and court follow-up records.

Local meaning varies: Jail words are not always used the same way in every county or state. Confirm through the official agency.

Generate a records request note

Create a clean, polite request note for a sheriff’s office, jail, court clerk, police department, or public-records office.

Privacy caution: Do not include Social Security numbers, private medical details, passwords, or unrelated sensitive data in a public-records request.

Problem solver: missing, old, or confusing results

Choose the issue you’re facing and get a practical next-step checklist.

Best practice: For serious use, save the official source name, URL, date checked, and record details. Records can change after booking.

Generated result

Your plan, links, decoded explanation, request note, or checklist will appear here.

Start with the Planner tab

Add a state, county/city, name, date, and goal. The tool will create an official-source search path and copyable verification log.

Official-first No fake database User safety focused

Browser-only privacy note: this tool does not send your entries to this website.

Independent educational tool. Not affiliated with any jail, sheriff’s office, court, police department, state DOC, VINELink, or federal agency. Always confirm important details with the official source.

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