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WV TVRJ Mugshots, Tygart Valley Jail Search and What to Do After You Find a Record
People searching WV TVRJ mugshots usually need one of five things: a recent booking, a mugshot, confirmation that someone is still at Tygart Valley Regional Jail, a visit/money/phone route, or the court case behind the arrest. Those are separate tasks.
This guide keeps the official workflow simple: use WV Daily Incarcerations for fresh booking activity, WV Offender Search for Jails for a name lookup, the TVRJ facility page for address/phone/visitation, and WV court records for case outcome. Each section below explains exactly what to click after opening the official site.
What are you trying to do right now?
Do not open a random reposted photo page first. Pick the exact task, then use the matching official WV route.
The Practical TVRJ Search Path
Daily Incarcerations → Jail Offender Search → TVRJ facility rules → WV court/VINE/prison follow-up
Start with Daily Incarcerations. It is more practical for new admissions than searching random mugshot reposts.
Use WV Offender Search (Jails), search last name first, then verify the facility line says TVRJ or Tygart Valley.
Save the exact spelling, facility, county, date and charge. Then use court records for case movement.
Confirm the person is still at TVRJ before scheduling a visit or paying any vendor.
Check spelling, wrong facility, quick release, prison transfer, federal custody or the court record.
How to Check TVRJ Daily Incarcerations
Use this route when the user intent is “TVRJ mugshots today,” “recent TVRJ bookings,” “was someone just booked,” or “new WV jail mugshot.”
How to Search a Name in WV Jail Offender Search for TVRJ
Use this route when you have a name and need to know whether the person is currently connected to a WV regional jail record.
After opening WV Offender Search Hub
How to Read a TVRJ Mugshot or Jail Result
| Field / clue | Why it matters | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|
| Exact booked name | Needed for jail, court, money and VINE searches. | Using nickname spelling in court search. |
| Facility | Confirms whether the person is actually at TVRJ. | Assuming every WV mugshot result is TVRJ. |
| County | Tells you which court or clerk may handle the case. | Using Randolph County only because TVRJ is located there. |
| Charge wording | Shows the jail-system wording at the time shown. | Treating the charge as final conviction language. |
| Mugshot/photo | Can help with identity comparison. | Using photo alone to identify someone. |
| Bond/custody clue | Helps explain possible release path. | Assuming visible bond means immediate release. |
| Admission/recent date | Helps distinguish fresh booking from older custody. | Assuming a third-party repost date is the official booking date. |
Tygart Valley Regional Jail Address, Phone and Facility Context
Tygart Valley Regional Jail and Correctional Facility
400 Abbey RoadBelington, WV 26250
Randolph County
Telephone: 304-637-0382
Fax: 304-637-0289
TVRJ is regional, not one-county only
WV DCR says TVRJ is located off the Coalton/Norton exit of Route 33, seven miles west of Elkins, and formally opened in June 2005.
TVRJ also houses many female inmates awaiting transfer to prison, so a person may appear at TVRJ even when the case county is elsewhere.
Counties Served by TVRJ
TVRJ serves multiple counties. Use the facility to verify custody, but use the arrest/case county to find the correct court.
Search TVRJ for custody, then use the county court route for case movement.
Daily Incarcerations may help when the booking is recent.
Confirm whether the person is at TVRJ or another WV regional jail.
TVRJ is physically located in Randolph County near Belington/Elkins.
Use the county clue to avoid searching the wrong court.
TVRJ housing does not automatically mean the case is filed in Randolph County.
Use the jail result and the court record together for status.
TVRJ Directions and Travel Notes
Official DCR direction clue
From Interstate 79 Exit 99, take Route 33 East approximately 29 miles, turn right on Old Route 151, go about 3/4 mile, make a left, and the jail is about one mile after that left.
Official DCR direction clue
From Elkins, take Route 33 West approximately six miles, turn left on Old Route 151, go about 3/4 mile, make a left, and the jail is about one mile after that left.
TVRJ Visitation: Exact Micro-Guide
TVRJ visits are non-contact, 30 minutes long, and scheduled in advance. The inmate must start the scheduling request.
| Day | Hours | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | No visitation | Do not travel for a Monday regular visit. |
| Tuesday | 3:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. | No appointment after 7:30 p.m. under the rules. |
| Wednesday | No visitation | Use this day to confirm status or prepare documents. |
| Thursday | No visitation | Inmate request deadline is noon Thursday for the following week. |
| Friday | No visitation | No regular visiting window. |
| Saturday | 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | No appointment after 12:30 p.m. under the rules. |
| Sunday | 1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. | No appointment after 5:30 p.m. under the rules. |
After opening the TVRJ visitation rules
TVRJ Visitor Checklist Before You Leave Home
Who can come
- One adult and two minor children; or
- Two adults.
- Each inmate is generally allotted one visit per month, subject to classification/security restrictions.
- Visitors not listed on the inmate request are not eligible to visit.
Do not forget documents
- Minor children must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian or qualifying immediate family member.
- A notarized Juvenile Visitation Form may be required from the non-incarcerated parent/legal guardian.
- The child’s birth certificate must accompany the child with each visit.
- Facility notaries cannot notarize the visitation form.
| Rule area | What the visitor should do |
|---|---|
| Searches | Expect canine search if available, magnetometer, x-ray and pat search procedures. |
| Personal items | Leave personal items locked in the vehicle; do not bring purses, pocketknives, cell phones, diaper bags or watches into visitation. |
| Clothing | Avoid shorts, sleeveless clothing, tight clothing, pajama pants, see-through clothing, low-cut tops, offensive logos and drug/alcohol advertising. |
| Metal detector | Do not wear metallic clothing items that may prevent clearing security. |
| Giving items | Do not give anything to or receive anything from an inmate without prior approval. |
Money, Commissary, Phone Calls and Messaging for TVRJ
WV DCR uses separate services for trust-account deposits, dedicated phone-number calling, messaging and video visits. Choose the correct account type before paying.
Commissary / inmate services
WV DCR says trust-account funds allow incarcerated individuals to purchase commissary items and self-fund inmate services.
Automated deposit phone: 888-988-4768
Customer support: 888-428-1845
Dedicated phone number
AdvancePay lets incarcerated individuals call one dedicated phone number.
Automated phone: 800-483-8314
Customer support: 877-650-4249
Messaging / video visits
Family & Friends accounts allow messaging and video visits.
Automated phone / support: 866-516-0115
Before sending money
WV DCR Offender Banking · WV DCR Offender Calling and Video Visits · WV DCR Deposit Guide PDF
GettingOut Video Visit Micro-Guide
WV DCR says it has contracted with GettingOut for calling and video visits. The video guide describes remote visits from internet-connected devices, plus facility-based video visits where available.
Find the Court Case After a TVRJ Mugshot or Booking
TVRJ is the facility. The case may belong to Barbour, Pocahontas, Preston, Randolph, Taylor, Tucker, Upshur or another court depending on the arrest and charge.
| Need | Official route | What to do after opening |
|---|---|---|
| Magistrate case | WV Magistrate Case Record Search | Search by case number if available; otherwise use name and compare county/date. |
| Circuit court case | WV Court Record Access hub | Choose the court level and county that matches the case. |
| Document copies | Clerk of the court where the case was filed | Use online search to identify case/county, then contact the clerk for copies. |
| Final outcome | Court docket / clerk | Do not use a mugshot or daily booking page as final disposition. |
After opening WV court search
WV VINE: Custody Notification Instead of Rechecking Mugshot Pages
VINE is useful when you need custody-status notification and do not want to refresh TVRJ search pages manually.
1-866-WV4-VINE
WV DCR says victims can call VINE to find custody status information or register for automatic phone notification when status changes.
VINELink
Search the person, verify the match and register for notification if available.
PREA and Safety Reporting
WV DCR PREA resources explain that sexual abuse and harassment allegations are investigated regardless of source. Use immediate official reporting routes when safety is the issue.
Contact TVRJ
For urgent facility-specific safety concerns, call TVRJ at 304-637-0382.
304-558-2110
WV Regional Jail Authority central office number appears in jail-search PREA notices: 304-558-2110.
TVRJ Resource Guide: When the User Needs Help After Release
The TVRJ Resource Guide is useful for support beyond a mugshot: community referrals, housing, employment, behavioral health, family support and reentry help.
WV 211
The guide lists WV 211 as a 24-hour community services referral hotline for health, housing, substance use, food and financial needs.
Help4WV
The guide lists Help4WV as a behavioral health referral and outreach resource.
Elkins / Buckhannon area
The guide includes local housing, employment and counseling resources near TVRJ’s service area.
No TVRJ Mugshot or Jail Result? Troubleshoot in This Order
Check Daily Incarcerations first. Fresh custody data may change after intake processing.
Try surname only, alternate spelling, hyphen removal, suffix removal and first initial.
The person may be in another regional jail. Use statewide WV jail search, not only TVRJ.
TVRJ serves multiple counties. Search by arrest/case county and then court records.
The person may have bonded out or been released before a third-party mugshot page updated.
Use WV Offender Search (Prisons) if the person may have transferred from jail to prison custody.
Use the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator if the case moved to federal custody.
If jail search is unclear, court records may explain the case, charge, warrant or disposition.
WV Prison Offender Search · Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator
Common TVRJ Mugshot Mistakes
Searching only image results
Google Images can show stale reposts. Start with WV DCR.
Confusing jail and court
Jail search shows custody context. Court search shows case movement.
Assuming TVRJ means Randolph case
TVRJ is in Randolph County but serves seven counties.
Traveling without approval
TVRJ visitation must be requested and approved through the inmate process.
Paying before verifying custody
Confirm the person is still at TVRJ before sending money or setting up services.
Skipping minor visitor documents
Child visits can require birth certificate and notarized permission documentation.
Official Sources Used for This TVRJ Guide
WV TVRJ Mugshots FAQs
Where can I search official WV TVRJ mugshots?
What does TVRJ mean in West Virginia?
How do I check recent TVRJ bookings?
What counties does TVRJ serve?
Does a TVRJ mugshot mean someone was convicted?
What is the TVRJ phone number?
What are TVRJ visitation days and hours?
How does a TVRJ inmate schedule a visit?
How many people can visit a TVRJ inmate?
How do I send money to a TVRJ inmate?
How do I set up phone calls or video visits for TVRJ?
What should I do if no TVRJ result appears?
Bottom Line
Save exact name spelling, facility, county, admission date, charge wording, age/date of birth, ID/case clue and custody status before leaving the official page. Those details prevent wrong-person matches and make every follow-up step easier.
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