Find South Central Regional Jail Mugshots, Bookings and Jail Records Through WV DCR
If you are searching for South Central mugshots or SCRJ booking records, start with the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation. WV DCR provides both Daily Incarcerations for recent regional-jail admissions and an individual Offender Search for jail records.
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South Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility serves Kanawha and Jackson counties. A booking record or mugshot reflects an arrest or custody event; it does not establish guilt, conviction or the final outcome of the criminal case.
Which South Central Mugshot or Jail Search Should You Use?
West Virginia does not require you to rely on a standalone commercial “mugshot gallery.” WV DCR maintains separate tools for daily regional-jail admissions, individual jail records and state-prison records.
Was the person booked recently?
Use Daily Incarcerations. South Central Regional Jail appears as its own institution, and daily admission summaries can show people admitted on a selected date.
Open WV DCR search menu →Need to search one person?
Use Offender Search (Jails) when you know the person’s name and want the corresponding West Virginia jail record rather than a whole day’s admissions.
WV jail offender search →Need the jail address, phone or visitation rules?
Use the WV DCR South Central Regional Jail facility page for current contact information, counties served and facility-specific visitation rules.
Official SCRJ facility page →Need an early criminal case or bond record?
Search West Virginia Magistrate Court records. The statewide service can be searched by first name, last name or case number.
Magistrate Record Search →Need a circuit-court case or later filing?
Use West Virginia Judiciary’s circuit-court record route. Public circuit cases from Kanawha and Jackson counties can be searched statewide.
WV Court Record Access →Was the person transferred from a regional jail?
Use Offender Search (Prisons) if the person moved into West Virginia state-prison custody. A missing SCRJ result does not automatically mean release.
WV prison search route →How to Check South Central Regional Jail Daily Bookings
WV DCR’s Daily Incarcerations system is the strongest official starting point when “south central mugshots” means recent admissions or people booked into SCRJ on a particular day.
Open WV DCR Offender Search
Begin at the state search hub so you are using the current WV DCR route rather than an old third-party booking URL.
Choose Daily Incarcerations
This opens the state’s daily regional-jail admission system.
Select South Central Regional Jail
Check the facility name carefully. South Central Regional Jail, Southern Regional Jail and Southwestern Regional Jail are three different West Virginia facilities.
Confirm the admission date and identity
Daily admission summaries can show admission time, name, birth date and gender. Compare multiple fields when names are similar.
Open the individual record and then check court status
The admission record identifies a jail event. Magistrate or circuit court records should be used to follow the legal case.
Use WV DCR Offender Search for an Individual SCRJ Record
The jail offender search is usually more useful than a daily list when you already know the person’s name. It helps separate an individual custody record from a date-based admission summary.
Search carefully
Use the person’s correct legal name and compare available birth information, offender identifiers, facility information and booking details. Do not identify a person from a photograph alone.
If SCRJ is no longer listed
The person may have been released, transferred to another regional jail or moved into the state prison system. Check the jail search again, then the prison search and court docket when appropriate.
How to Read a South Central Regional Jail Booking Record
Booking information is useful only when each field is interpreted for what it actually represents. Jail information should not be treated as a final court judgment.
| Record detail | What it can help establish | What it does not prove |
|---|---|---|
| Name and birth information | Helps distinguish people with similar names. | That every matching internet result belongs to the same person. |
| Admission date or time | Shows when the person entered the jail system or appeared on a daily admission list. | The exact time of the alleged offense. |
| Facility | Shows the institution associated with the record at that point. | That the person remains there now. |
| Charge information | Shows allegations associated with the booking or case when provided. | Conviction or final disposition. |
| Booking photograph | Can help associate the booking record with the person. | Guilt, current appearance or identity by itself. |
| Bond information | Can help understand release conditions when current information is provided. | That the bond amount or status has not changed. |
Which Counties Use South Central Regional Jail?
WV DCR currently lists two counties served by South Central Regional Jail: Kanawha County and Jackson County. The jail handles custody, while the criminal case remains tied to the court and jurisdiction where it was filed.
Kanawha County
SCRJ itself is located in Kanawha County. For a Kanawha County case, start with WV DCR for custody and use the statewide Magistrate Record Search or circuit-court search for the legal case.
Jackson County
Jackson County is also within the facility’s listed service area. A person may therefore be housed at SCRJ even though the arrest, sheriff agency and court are based in Jackson County.
Check Kanawha or Jackson County Court Records After an SCRJ Booking
West Virginia provides statewide online access to magistrate and circuit court information. Use the court level that matches the stage of the case.
Search early-stage criminal cases
The Magistrate Record Search is free. Anyone with a computer or mobile device can search by first name, last name or case number, with up to 30 matching records returned.
Open Magistrate Record Search →Need an actual magistrate filing?
The online magistrate search provides case information, but the Judiciary says the underlying court documents are not available through that search. Contact the magistrate clerk in the county where the case was filed for copies.
WV Court Record Access →Search public circuit cases in WVPASS
West Virginia’s circuit-court public-access system provides statewide case access. Public cases filed from July 1, 1999 onward are available to search.
Open circuit court search route →WVPASS browsing and document fees
Browsing public circuit case details is free. The current WVPASS FAQ lists a $0.25-per-page charge for viewing or downloading court documents through the public portal, plus applicable payment processing.
If the case does not appear
Verify the spelling, county and court level. Some records are nonpublic, sealed or otherwise restricted. The Judiciary advises contacting the appropriate Circuit Clerk when the public status of a case is unclear.
South Central Regional Jail Visitation Rules and Schedule
WV DCR publishes specific non-contact visitation rules for SCRJ. Visits are scheduled through an offender request rather than by simply arriving at the jail.
Who may visit
- Up to two adults, or one adult and two juveniles.
- If juveniles attend, the required visitation forms must be notarized and submitted.
- Adult visitor information includes name, address, date of birth, telephone number and driver’s license number.
- WV DCR currently limits visits to one visit every 30 days from the previous visit.
Current published visitation days
- Thursday: 1:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Sunday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- No visitation is currently listed for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday.
SCRJ clothing and arrival rules
WV DCR says its facility dress policy is strictly enforced. Among the published restrictions are provocative, tight, see-through or low-cut clothing; sleeveless tops; shorts or skirts more than two inches above the knee; pants with holes; open-toed footwear; jewelry; hats; hoodies; purses; cell phones; and orange clothing.
If a visitor arrives late, WV DCR says only the remaining time in the scheduled slot will be provided. Recheck the official facility page before traveling because operational rules can change.
Sending Letters and Money to Someone at SCRJ
West Virginia DCR uses statewide procedures for personal letters and inmate trust-account deposits. Check the offender record first so you have the correct name, OID and facility.
Current personal-letter address
WV DCR currently directs ordinary personal letters to a centralized scanning address:
Inmate First and Last Name + OID NumberSouth Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility
PO Box 336
Phoenix, MD 21131
The sender must include a complete first and last name and full return address. Initials are not sufficient.
Current mail restrictions
WV DCR says photographs are not permitted in these personal letters. Only one offender may be addressed per envelope, and attachments or enclosures are not allowed. Handwritten or typed letters are scanned to the offender.
Deposit money to an offender account
WV DCR currently says family and friends can fund an offender trust account through ConnectNetwork by web or mobile app, or by phone at 888-988-4768.
Confirm the offender and OID before sending money. Do not rely only on a similar name or an old mugshot result.
Victim Notification and Custody-Status Information
WV DCR’s Victim Services program includes Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE), along with direct services, safety planning and custody-related notification resources.
Why You May Not Find an SCRJ Mugshot or Booking Record
West Virginia’s systems separate admissions, current jail records, prison records and court cases. A missing record in one system does not answer every custody or case-status question.
| Problem | Possible explanation | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Very recent booking does not appear | Processing or publication may not be complete. | Check Daily Incarcerations again or contact SCRJ when the issue is time-sensitive. |
| Person appeared on a daily list but is no longer at SCRJ | Release or transfer may have occurred. | Run Offender Search (Jails), then check prison search and court records. |
| You searched SRJ instead of SCRJ | Southern Regional Jail is a different facility. | Verify the exact facility name before relying on the result. |
| The name has several matches | Multiple people can share a similar name. | Compare birth information, OID and facility data. |
| You need the arrest report | SCRJ is a detention facility, not necessarily the arresting agency. | Identify the police or sheriff agency connected with the arrest. |
| You need the final case result | The jail record does not control the court disposition. | Search magistrate or circuit court records in Kanawha or Jackson County. |
| A court case is missing online | The case may be confidential, sealed, nonpublic or searched under different criteria. | Contact the appropriate court clerk to confirm availability. |
South Central Regional Jail Address and Phone Number
Use the facility for custody and facility questions. Use the appropriate court clerk for court documents, hearings and disposition.
South Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility
1001 Centre WayCharleston, WV 25309
Kanawha County
Telephone: 304-558-1336
Fax: 304-558-7307
West Virginia DCR search hub
Use the statewide search hub for Daily Incarcerations, Offender Search (Jails), Offender Search (Prisons) and escapee/absconder information.
Primary Sources Used for This SCRJ Guide
- WV DCR — South Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility
- WV DCR — Offender Search
- West Virginia Judiciary — Magistrate Record Search
- West Virginia Judiciary — Court Record Access
- WV DCR — Sending Letters to an Inmate
- WV DCR — Offender Banking
- WV DCR — Victim Services
Official sources were reviewed September 27, 2026. Jail custody, admissions, facility rules, mail procedures, court records and service vendors can change. Verify time-sensitive details with WV DCR or the responsible court before acting on them.
South Central Regional Jail Mugshots FAQs
What does SCRJ mean in West Virginia?
SCRJ commonly refers to South Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility in Charleston, West Virginia. WV DCR lists the facility at 1001 Centre Way in Kanawha County.
Where can I search official South Central Regional Jail mugshots and bookings?
Start with the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation Offender Search page. It provides links to Daily Incarcerations and Offender Search (Jails).
Which counties does South Central Regional Jail serve?
WV DCR currently lists Kanawha County and Jackson County as the counties served by South Central Regional Jail.
Is South Central Regional Jail the same as Southern Regional Jail?
No. South Central Regional Jail is in Charleston and serves Kanawha and Jackson counties. Southern Regional Jail is a different facility in Beaver, West Virginia.
What is the South Central Regional Jail phone number?
WV DCR currently lists 304-558-1336 as the main telephone number for South Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility.
How do I find a court case after an SCRJ booking?
Use West Virginia Judiciary’s Magistrate Record Search for magistrate cases and the circuit-court public-access route for circuit cases. Choose Kanawha or Jackson County based on where the criminal case was filed.
Does an SCRJ mugshot mean the person was convicted?
No. A mugshot or booking record reflects an arrest or custody event. Use the court record to verify filed charges and the eventual disposition.
When can someone visit South Central Regional Jail?
WV DCR currently lists non-contact visitation on Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visits are scheduled through offender requests and facility rules apply.
Can I mail photographs to an SCRJ inmate?
WV DCR’s current centralized personal-letter procedure says photographs are not allowed. Attachments and enclosures are also prohibited.