Find Tygart Valley Mugshots, Recent Bookings and Jail Records
Start with the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation when you need Tygart Valley Regional Jail booking or custody information. WV DCR provides both a jail Offender Search and Daily Incarcerations, which can show recent admissions by regional jail.
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Court, Criminal, Marriage, Divorce, Property
Tygart Valley is a regional facility serving multiple counties. A jail booking documents an arrest or custody event; it does not prove guilt or tell you how the criminal case ended. For bond, hearings and disposition, use the court records for the county connected with the charge.
Which Tygart Valley Record Actually Answers Your Question?
A search for “Tygart Valley Regional mugshots” may really be a search for current custody, a recent admission, a booking record, bond information or the later criminal case. West Virginia uses different official systems for those tasks.
Is the person currently in a regional jail?
Start with WV DCR’s jail Offender Search and confirm the listed institution is Tygart Valley Regional Jail.
WV DCR Offender Search →Was the person recently admitted?
WV DCR Daily Incarcerations provides institution-based admission information and can show Tygart Valley admissions for a selected date.
See recent-booking route →Need to confirm where the person is housed?
Use the official Tygart Valley facility page and jail search rather than assuming every arrest from a nearby county leads to this facility.
See facility information →Need bail or bond information?
West Virginia magistrates set bail in applicable criminal cases. Use the case record and the court in the charging county rather than a mugshot page.
Check bond correctly →What happened after the booking?
Use West Virginia court records to follow the criminal case. Jail custody and court disposition answer different questions.
Find the court record →Was the person transferred from the regional jail?
Use WV DCR’s prison Offender Search when a person has moved from regional-jail detention into state prison custody.
WV DCR search options →How to Search for a Tygart Valley Regional Jail Inmate
WV DCR maintains separate jail and prison search tools. For a person who may be at Tygart Valley now, start with the jail search rather than the state-prison search.
Open the WV DCR Offender Search page
The official page provides links for Daily Incarcerations, jail offender searches, prison offender searches and escapee or absconder information.
Choose the jail search
Tygart Valley is part of West Virginia’s regional jail system, so the jail search is the correct starting point for current regional-jail custody.
Search the person’s identifying information
Use the strongest available identifiers and check spelling carefully. Do not rely on a similar name alone.
Confirm the institution
Make sure the returned custody information identifies Tygart Valley Regional Jail when that is the facility you are trying to verify.
Move to court records for the legal case
The jail record answers custody questions. The charging county’s Magistrate or Circuit Court record is the better source for bond, hearings, filed charges and later case events.
How to Find Recent Tygart Valley Bookings
WV DCR’s Daily Incarcerations system provides a stronger official route for recent-admission intent than inventing an unofficial “last 24 hours” or “7-day mugshot” archive.
| What you need | Best source | What it answers |
|---|---|---|
| Recent admission to Tygart Valley | WV DCR Daily Incarcerations | Institution-based admissions for the selected date. |
| Current regional-jail custody | WV DCR Jail Offender Search | Current jail/offender information available through the state system. |
| Bond or initial court activity | Magistrate court record | Case and bond information where publicly available. |
| Felony case after preliminary stages | Circuit Court | Later circuit-level criminal case information. |
| State prison custody | WV DCR Prison Offender Search | State-prison custody rather than regional jail detention. |
Are Tygart Valley Mugshots Available Online?
WV DCR provides official jail offender and daily-incarceration systems, but a booking photo should not be assumed to appear for every person, every admission or every historical record unless the live official result actually displays one.
If an official result includes a photo
Treat it as a custody or booking image connected to an arrest or incarceration record. It does not establish guilt or the final criminal case result.
If no photo appears
Do not interpret the absence of a public image as proof that no arrest or booking occurred. Use the official offender record and court record to verify what can actually be established.
Tygart Valley Regional Jail Address, Phone and Facility Details
WV DCR identifies the facility as Tygart Valley Regional Jail and Correctional Facility. It is located near Elkins in Randolph County and opened in June 2005.
Contact and location
Tygart Valley Regional Jail and Correctional Facility400 Abbey Road
Belington, WV 26250
Phone: 304-637-0382
Fax: 304-637-0289
Current facility role
WV DCR states that Tygart Valley currently houses the majority of West Virginia’s female inmates who are awaiting transfer to prison, in addition to its regional-jail functions.
The official facility page currently lists Bryan Lanham as superintendent.
Which Counties Does Tygart Valley Regional Jail Serve?
The current WV DCR facility page lists seven counties. This matters because the jail location does not necessarily identify the county where the criminal case was filed.
Barbour County
A Barbour County defendant may be housed at Tygart Valley while the criminal case remains in Barbour County courts.
Pocahontas County
Use Pocahontas County court information when that is the charging jurisdiction.
Preston County
A Tygart Valley custody record does not move a Preston County case into Randolph County court.
Randolph County
The facility itself is in Randolph County, and Randolph cases may also be associated with the jail.
Taylor County
WV DCR currently includes Taylor among the facility’s served counties.
Tucker & Upshur Counties
Both are also listed by WV DCR as counties served by Tygart Valley.
Where to Check Bond for a Tygart Valley Inmate
West Virginia magistrates handle initial criminal procedures and set bail in applicable cases. The statewide Magistrate Record Search is therefore more useful for a bond question than relying on an old jail screenshot or third-party mugshot page.
Identify the charging county
Use the jail or case information to determine which county’s criminal case is involved.
Search the statewide Magistrate Record Search
The West Virginia Judiciary allows searches by first name, last name or case number and can return up to 30 matching records.
Open the matching case carefully
Case details can include a bond-information section when bond information is available. Confirm the county and defendant before relying on the result.
Contact the appropriate court clerk for confirmation
The Judiciary warns that online records are not guaranteed to represent a complete criminal history and directs users to the court clerk to validate information or obtain documents.
How to Follow a Tygart Valley Criminal Case
West Virginia Judiciary now provides a Court Record Access landing page for Magistrate and Circuit Court searches. The correct court depends on the case and county, not simply the regional jail where the person is housed.
Misdemeanors, preliminary felony proceedings and bail
West Virginia magistrates hear misdemeanor cases, conduct preliminary examinations in felony cases, issue criminal process and set bail.
The statewide Magistrate Record Search is free and can be searched by name or case number.
Later circuit-level criminal proceedings
West Virginia Judiciary also provides statewide circuit court record access. Use circuit records when the case has moved into that court’s jurisdiction.
Example: Randolph County case
If the criminal case is actually filed in Randolph County, the current Judiciary directory lists the Randolph County Magistrate Court clerk at 11 Randolph Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241, phone 304-636-5885.
For Randolph County Circuit Court, the current directory lists the Circuit Clerk at the Randolph County Courthouse, 2 Randolph Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241, phone 304-636-2765.
For another Tygart Valley service county, use that county’s Judiciary directory instead.
Tygart Valley Visitation Rules and Schedule
WV DCR currently describes Tygart Valley visits as scheduled, non-contact visits. The inmate must submit the facility’s scheduling request during the week before the requested visit.
| Day | Current published schedule |
|---|---|
| Monday | No visitation |
| Tuesday | 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | No visitation |
| Thursday | No visitation |
| Friday | No visitation |
| Saturday | 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Visit length
The current facility page states that ordinary visits are 30 minutes long and non-contact.
Visitor limit
The current rules allow either one adult with two minor children or two adults for a visit, subject to facility rules and security restrictions.
Use VINE When You Need Release or Custody Notifications
WV DCR provides victim-service resources including VINE. If your real need is to know about a future custody change, an official notification service can be more useful than repeatedly checking a mugshot page.
Why a Tygart Valley Booking May Not Appear
The person is no longer at Tygart Valley
The person may have been released, transferred to another regional jail or moved to state prison custody. Use the broader WV DCR search options.
The booking is recent
Use Daily Incarcerations for recent admissions and the jail offender search for current custody. Do not invent a guaranteed publication interval.
The name does not match exactly
Check spelling and available identifiers. Similar names should never be treated as confirmed identity without additional matching details.
The person is in another regional jail
WV operates multiple regional jail facilities. Confirm the institution instead of assuming an arrest in north-central West Virginia means Tygart Valley.
The criminal case is in another county
Tygart Valley serves seven counties. Search the court records for the county connected with the criminal charge.
The record is restricted
Some juvenile, sealed or otherwise confidential information may not be publicly available. Absence from a public system should not be turned into a claim about someone’s history.
Tygart Valley Mugshots, Bookings and Jail Records FAQs
Where can I search Tygart Valley Regional Jail inmates officially?
Use the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation Offender Search page and select the jail-search option. Confirm that the returned institution is Tygart Valley Regional Jail when that is the facility you need.
Does West Virginia publish recent Tygart Valley bookings?
WV DCR provides Daily Incarcerations. Institution-specific admission summaries can show Tygart Valley admissions for a selected date.
Does a Tygart Valley mugshot or booking mean the person was convicted?
No. A booking or incarceration record documents an arrest or custody event. Use West Virginia court records to determine the later status or disposition of the criminal case.
Where is Tygart Valley Regional Jail?
The official facility address is 400 Abbey Road, Belington, West Virginia 26250. WV DCR lists the main phone number as 304-637-0382.
Which counties use Tygart Valley Regional Jail?
WV DCR currently lists Barbour, Pocahontas, Preston, Randolph, Taylor, Tucker and Upshur counties as served by Tygart Valley.
Where do I check a Tygart Valley inmate’s bond?
Identify the charging county and use West Virginia’s Magistrate Record Search. Magistrates set bail in applicable criminal cases, and case details may contain bond information when available.
Why shouldn’t I automatically search Randolph County court?
The jail is located in Randolph County but serves several counties. The criminal case normally needs to be followed in the county connected with the charge or filing.
How do I find the final outcome of a case?
Use West Virginia Judiciary’s Magistrate and Circuit Court record systems, then contact the clerk in the county where the case was filed if you need documents or official confirmation.
What are Tygart Valley’s current visitation days?
The official facility page currently lists Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Visits must be scheduled according to facility rules, and holiday hours can change.
Official Sources Used for This Tygart Valley Guide
- WV DCR — Tygart Valley Regional Jail and Correctional Facility
- WV DCR — Offender Search
- West Virginia Judiciary — Court Record Access
- West Virginia Judiciary — Magistrate Record Search
- West Virginia Magistrate Case Record Search
- West Virginia Judiciary — Randolph County Courts
- West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Core official sources were reviewed September 27, 2026. Offender custody, admissions, visitation schedules, facility leadership and court information can change. Recheck the responsible government source when the information affects travel, money, custody decisions or a legal deadline.