CRJ Mugshots: Central Regional Jail Arrests & Bookings

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Central Regional Jail · Sutton · West Virginia

Search CRJ bookings through West Virginia’s official jail system first

“CRJ mugshots” generally refers to people booked into Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility in Braxton County, West Virginia. The facility serves eight counties, so the most reliable starting point is the statewide West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation jail search rather than a private mugshot directory.

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Correct abbreviation CRJ — Central Regional Jail
Location 1255 Dyer Hill Road, Sutton, WV
Facility phone 304-765-7904
Operator West Virginia DCR
A CRJ mugshot or booking does not prove guilt. A jail record reflects custody at a particular stage. Charges, bond, location and case status can change after booking. Use the appropriate West Virginia court record when the final legal outcome matters.
Search-term clarification

CRJ — not CJR — is the usual West Virginia jail abbreviation

Searches such as “CJR mugshots,” “C J R mugshots” and “C R J mugshots” commonly point toward Central Regional Jail. West Virginia’s current correctional materials use the abbreviation CRJ for Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility.

Using the correct facility name is important because West Virginia operates several regional jails with similar abbreviations, including NCRJ, SCRJ, ERJ, SRJ and others.

Best search phrase: use “Central Regional Jail” or “CRJ” when checking an official West Virginia result. Do not confuse CRJ with North Central Regional Jail or South Central Regional Jail.
Regional coverage

Central Regional Jail serves eight West Virginia counties

WV DCR currently identifies CRJ as the regional detention facility serving the following counties:

Braxton
Calhoun
Clay
Gilmer
Lewis
Nicholas
Roane
Webster

This means a person booked into CRJ does not necessarily have a Braxton County criminal case. The jail is physically in Braxton County, but the arrest and court case may belong to any county served by the facility.

Always identify the case county. The correct court follow-up depends on where the criminal case was filed, not merely on the physical location of Central Regional Jail.
Record decision tool

Choose the record that actually answers your question

What you need Best source Purpose Limitation
Is the person in a WV regional jail? WV Offender Search — Jails Current jail and custody lookup Confirm the listed facility
Was the person recently booked? WV Daily Incarcerations Recent incarceration information Status can change quickly
Need the arrest or incident report? Arresting law-enforcement agency Police or Sheriff report CRJ does not replace the arresting agency’s report
Need bond, hearings or early criminal case information? WV Magistrate Court search Magistrate-level case information Actual documents may require contact with the clerk
Need a Circuit Court criminal case? WV Circuit Court record search Circuit-level case activity and records Confidential or restricted material is not public
Need release notifications? WV VINE Custody-status alerts and information Subject to VINE notification rules
Facility details

Central Regional Jail location, phone and facility information

Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility is located near Flatwoods, just off Interstate 79 in Braxton County. WV DCR says the facility formally opened on February 22, 1993 and became the prototype for the podular design later used across West Virginia’s regional jail system.

Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility 1255 Dyer Hill Road
Sutton, WV 26601
Telephone 304-765-7904
Fax 304-765-3341
Facility county Braxton County, West Virginia

Verify current CRJ facility information →

Recent arrests

Use Daily Incarcerations when the CRJ booking is very recent

WV DCR separates its general jail offender search from its Daily Incarcerations service. The daily view is especially useful when you know an arrest happened recently but are unsure whether the person has already appeared in the broader search.

Recent jail data should still be treated as changing information. Release, court action, bond, transfers and data updates can alter the person’s status after the initial booking.

Daily Incarcerations Jail Offender Search
Court follow-up

Use West Virginia court records to see what happened after booking

WV Judiciary now provides a statewide Court Record Access landing page for both Circuit Court and Magistrate Court cases across all 55 counties.

This statewide structure is especially useful for CRJ because the facility receives people from eight different counties. First determine which county filed the criminal case, then search the appropriate court level.

Magistrate Court

Magistrate Court often handles initial criminal proceedings, complaints and other early case activity. The statewide Magistrate Record Search can be used when you know the defendant’s name or case information.

A felony matter can later move to Circuit Court, so do not stop at an older Magistrate record if it shows a transfer.

Circuit Court

Use the statewide Circuit Court search for Circuit-level cases, including matters transferred from Magistrate Court and other criminal proceedings within Circuit Court jurisdiction.

Restricted, sealed or confidential records may not be publicly available.

WV Court Record Access Magistrate Record Search
Bond and first appearance

Bond information belongs with the court process, not just the mugshot

WV DCR’s jail admission procedure states that a defendant’s initial appearance can occur by video from the jail. During that appearance, the magistrate reviews the charges, explains rights and addresses the amount and conditions of bail.

The same DCR procedure states that bail is posted at the applicable county Magistrate Court rather than at the jail itself.

Do not rely on an old copied bond amount. Bond can change through court action. Check the relevant county Magistrate or Circuit Court when current release conditions matter.
Visitation

Central Regional Jail currently uses scheduled non-contact visitation

The official CRJ facility page currently states that visits are scheduled by inmates and lists non-contact visitation sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday.

WV DCR’s general adult-jail visitation policy provides for scheduled non-contact visits, normally 30 minutes long, with facility-specific scheduling rules.

Verify before traveling. Correctional visitation schedules can change because of facility operations, security conditions or policy updates.

Check current CRJ visitation schedule →

Calls and video visits

WV DCR uses GettingOut for offender calling and video visits

West Virginia DCR currently identifies GettingOut as its contracted service for inmate calling and video visitation.

Use the official DCR service page before creating an account or sending payment through a website claiming to provide CRJ communication services.

WV DCR calling and video-visit information →

Custody alerts

VINE is better than repeatedly refreshing a CRJ mugshot page

West Virginia participates in Victim Information and Notification Everyday, or VINE. The system provides custody-status information and can provide eligible automated notifications when an offender’s status changes.

WV VINE 1-866-WV4-VINE
Online notifications VINELink

WV DCR notes that transfer notifications are handled after the offender arrives at the new facility rather than while the transfer itself is taking place.

WV VINE custody information →

Troubleshooting

Why a CRJ mugshot or inmate may be difficult to find

The arrest is new
Booking and public-system updates may not occur at exactly the same moment. Check Daily Incarcerations and the jail offender search.
The person was released
A current custody search is not a permanent arrest archive. Search the arresting agency and court record for historical information.
The person was transferred
West Virginia uses multiple regional jails and correctional facilities. Confirm the institution shown in the latest official result.
You searched CJR instead of CRJ
Use “CRJ” or “Central Regional Jail.” Reversing the letters can produce unrelated or low-quality search results.
You need the police narrative
A jail record is not the arresting officer’s incident report. Request the report from the law-enforcement agency that handled the incident.
The case county is unclear
CRJ serves eight counties. Determine which county filed the case before choosing the Magistrate or Circuit Court record.
Avoid record confusion

A CRJ booking, police report and court case are separate records

Record Who maintains it Best use
CRJ custody / booking information West Virginia DCR Checking incarceration and facility information
Police or Sheriff report Arresting agency Understanding the reported incident and arrest
Magistrate Court case West Virginia Judiciary / county court Initial criminal proceedings and case activity
Circuit Court case West Virginia Judiciary / county Circuit Court Transferred or Circuit-level criminal proceedings
VINE record WV DCR / VINE Custody information and eligible notifications
Accuracy and fair use

Verify the person and court outcome before repeating a CRJ arrest allegation

A booking photograph records a moment in the jail process. It does not explain whether charges were later amended, dismissed or resolved by conviction, acquittal or another disposition.

Central Regional Jail also serves eight counties, so two people with similar names can belong to completely different cases and courts. Confirm multiple identifiers before deciding that a public record belongs to the person you are researching.

USA-Mugshots.com is an independent informational website. It is not Central Regional Jail, the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, a county law-enforcement agency, West Virginia Judiciary or VINE.

A jail or mugshot result should not be treated as a complete consumer report for employment, housing, credit, insurance or another regulated decision.

Common questions

CRJ mugshots and Central Regional Jail FAQs

What does CRJ mean in West Virginia?
CRJ is the common abbreviation for Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, a West Virginia DCR facility in Braxton County.
Is CJR the correct abbreviation for Central Regional Jail?
No. West Virginia correctional materials use CRJ. Searches written as CJR or “c r j mugshots” usually appear to be spelling or spacing variations of CRJ.
Where is Central Regional Jail located?
WV DCR currently lists Central Regional Jail at 1255 Dyer Hill Road, Sutton, West Virginia 26601.
What is the Central Regional Jail phone number?
The current official facility phone is 304-765-7904.
Which counties does Central Regional Jail serve?
WV DCR lists Braxton, Calhoun, Clay, Gilmer, Lewis, Nicholas, Roane and Webster counties.
Where do I search CRJ inmates?
Use the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation Offender Search and choose the jail search. Verify that the facility shown is Central Regional Jail.
Where do I check recent CRJ bookings?
Use West Virginia’s official Daily Incarcerations service for recent jail admissions and then verify the individual through the regular jail offender search.
Where do I find the court case connected with a CRJ inmate?
Determine the county where the case was filed, then use West Virginia Judiciary’s statewide Magistrate or Circuit Court record search.
Can bail be posted directly at Central Regional Jail?
WV DCR’s jail admission procedure states that bail is posted at the applicable county Magistrate Court rather than at the jail.
How are CRJ visits scheduled?
The current official CRJ page says visits are scheduled by inmates and lists non-contact visitation sessions on designated days.
Can I receive CRJ custody-status alerts?
West Virginia participates in VINE, which can provide custody information and eligible notifications when an offender’s status changes.
Does a CRJ mugshot mean someone was convicted?
No. A booking photo or jail record documents custody and does not establish guilt or the final court outcome.
Primary verification

Official West Virginia sources for CRJ searches

Official sources reviewed October 5, 2026. Facility assignments, inmate status, visitation schedules, court events and correctional procedures can change. Recheck the responsible government source before traveling, paying a fee or relying on a record for an important decision.
About the Research: This article was written by a real person, not an AI. To ensure this guide is helpful, I personally tested the official search portals mentioned above. The screenshots you see are from my actual search session. My goal is to save you time by filtering out broken links and confusing menus, pointing you directly to the official government sources that actually work.

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