Search TVRJ Jail Mugshots, Inmates & Recent Bookings
TVRJ means Tygart Valley Regional Jail and Correctional Facility. To look for someone currently or recently held there, use West Virginia’s official Offender Search for Jails. For new admissions, check the state’s Daily Incarcerations system and confirm that the facility shown is Tygart Valley Regional Jail.
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A booking photograph, jail record or listed charge documents part of the arrest and custody process. It does not prove guilt and may not reflect later amendments, dismissal, release or final court disposition. Use West Virginia court records when the case outcome matters.
Which TVRJ Record Actually Answers Your Question?
“TVRJ jail mugshots” can mean a current inmate search, a recent admission, a booking photograph, a custody-status question or the criminal case connected to an arrest. West Virginia maintains separate sources for these tasks.
Is the person in a West Virginia regional jail?
Use the WV Offender Search for Jails. Search by name and then confirm the listed institution is Tygart Valley Regional Jail before treating the result as a TVRJ match.
Open Jail Offender Search →Was someone recently admitted to TVRJ?
Use WV Daily Incarcerations. It organizes recent jail admission information and can be checked by institution or county through the official state system.
Open Daily Incarcerations →Looking specifically for a mugshot?
Start with the official jail record. A booking photo may be displayed where the state system makes one available, but photo availability should not be assumed for every person or record.
Follow the official search steps →Need the case after the arrest?
Use West Virginia Judiciary court-record access. Magistrate records can be searched statewide, while the correct county remains important when obtaining or validating court documents.
WV Court Record Access →Need an alert when status changes?
West Virginia VINE is designed for custody-status information and automated notifications, making it more appropriate than repeatedly refreshing a mugshot or jail page.
WV VINE Information →Need TVRJ phone, address or visitation?
Use the official TVRJ facility page. Facility information can change separately from jail-search records, especially holiday visitation arrangements.
Official TVRJ Facility Page →How to Search TVRJ Jail Mugshots and Inmate Records
West Virginia operates a statewide regional-jail search rather than a separate public inmate database for every regional jail. The important step is not simply finding a matching name; it is confirming the correct person and the correct facility.
Open the West Virginia Offender Search for Jails
Use the official WV.gov system rather than beginning with a private mugshot repost. The DCR offender-search hub separates jail records from prison records.
Enter the person’s surname
The regional-jail search asks for at least the first three letters of the last name. Start with the strongest spelling information you have instead of adding unnecessary assumptions.
Compare possible matches
Do not rely on a name or photograph alone. Compare the available identity information, booking or incarceration details, institution and related record fields before treating a result as the person you intended to find.
Confirm Tygart Valley Regional Jail
The state search covers multiple West Virginia regional facilities. Confirm that the institution is Tygart Valley Regional Jail or TVRJ rather than another regional jail.
Use the case county for court follow-up
TVRJ serves seven counties. A person being housed at TVRJ does not mean the criminal case is filed in Randolph County. Use the county connected to the arrest or case when moving into court records.
Jail search and prison search are different
The WV DCR offender-search hub provides separate searches for jails and prisons. Start with the jail search for TVRJ. If the person later transfers into state-prison custody, the prison search becomes the appropriate source.
How to Check Recent TVRJ Bookings
For a new arrest or very recent booking, West Virginia’s Daily Incarcerations tool is usually more relevant than searching broad web results. It is an official recent-admissions view, but it should not be misrepresented as a permanent “last 7 days” or “30 days” mugshot archive.
| What you need | Best starting source | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Very recent TVRJ admission | WV Daily Incarcerations | Check the institution/admission listing and then confirm the person through the jail offender search. |
| Name-based inmate lookup | WV Offender Search for Jails | Confirm that the facility is TVRJ and compare identity details. |
| Booking photograph | Official jail offender record | Review the official record for any photo the state system makes available. |
| Current custody question | WV jail search / TVRJ | Recheck current information because release and transfer status can change. |
| Criminal charge and later outcome | WV Judiciary | Search the appropriate magistrate or circuit court record and validate important details with the clerk. |
| State prison transfer | WV Offender Search for Prisons | Switch from the regional-jail search after a confirmed transfer. |
Tygart Valley Regional Jail Address, Phone & Facility Details
Tygart Valley Regional Jail and Correctional Facility is a West Virginia DCR facility in Randolph County near the Elkins area. The facility formally opened in June 2005.
TVRJ contact details
Tygart Valley Regional Jail and Correctional Facility400 Abbey Road
Belington, WV 26250
Phone: 304-637-0382
Fax: 304-637-0289
What kind of facility is TVRJ?
TVRJ is both a regional jail and correctional facility within the West Virginia DCR system. The state says it currently houses the majority of West Virginia’s female inmates who are awaiting transfer to prison.
This is one reason a TVRJ record should be read as a custody record rather than assuming every person there has the same case type or custody stage.
Which Counties Does TVRJ Serve?
West Virginia DCR lists seven counties in the Tygart Valley region. The facility can therefore hold people connected to criminal cases from several counties, not only Randolph County.
Barbour County
Use TVRJ for the custody search, then use Barbour County court records when following the underlying criminal case.
Pocahontas County
A TVRJ booking can relate to a Pocahontas County case even though the detention facility itself is in Randolph County.
Preston County
Confirm TVRJ in the jail record first, then use the case county when you need hearing or disposition information.
Randolph County
TVRJ is physically located in Randolph County, near Belington and west of Elkins.
Taylor County
Do not assume a person’s location at TVRJ means the case belongs to Randolph County. Confirm Taylor County when the arrest or filing occurred there.
Tucker & Upshur Counties
Both are listed by WV DCR as counties served by TVRJ. Use the correct county court system after confirming custody.
What If You Cannot Find Someone in the TVRJ Search?
A missing result does not automatically mean that no arrest occurred. First check whether you are using the correct spelling, custody system and facility.
The admission may be very recent
Check Daily Incarcerations as well as the name search. Very recent custody activity may be easier to identify through the admission view.
The person may no longer be in custody
Release or bond can change the current jail result. Move to the court record when you need to determine what happened after the arrest.
The person may have moved facilities
Search the statewide jail system rather than only looking for TVRJ. If state-prison custody is possible, also use the separate prison search.
You may be searching jail records for a prison inmate
West Virginia provides distinct jail and prison databases. Choose the one that matches the person’s current custody stage.
Check spelling and identity
Try the person’s legal surname and verify all available identifiers. Do not assume a similar name or photograph is the correct individual.
Search the criminal case
If the person has been released or transferred, the magistrate or circuit court record may provide a better route for following the case.
Use West Virginia Court Records for the Criminal Case
A TVRJ booking can tell you about jail custody, but the court system is the better source for later criminal-case information. West Virginia Judiciary now provides statewide access routes for both magistrate and circuit court records.
Magistrate Record Search
The free Magistrate Record Search accepts a first name, last name or case number and can return records from West Virginia’s magistrate courts. Court documents themselves are not provided through that search.
Circuit and broader court access
West Virginia Judiciary’s Court Record Access page routes users to circuit and magistrate court search systems. Use the county associated with the case when requesting or verifying specific court documents.
TVRJ Visitation Rules and Regular Schedule
The official TVRJ page describes visits as non-contact, 30 minutes long and scheduled in advance. The inmate starts the scheduling request for the following week’s visit.
| Day | Regular visitation | Important point |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | No visitation | The inmate’s scheduling-request window begins Monday morning for the following week. |
| Tuesday | 3:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. | Visits must already be approved and scheduled. |
| Wednesday | No visitation | Do not travel expecting a regular visit. |
| Thursday | No visitation | The inmate’s request must be submitted by the published weekly cutoff. |
| Friday | No visitation | No regular visitation listed. |
| Saturday | 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Advance scheduling is required. |
| Sunday | 1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. | Advance scheduling is required. |
Visitor limit
The official facility guidance allows either one adult with two minor children or two adults for a regular visit, subject to the facility’s rules and approval process.
Holiday visits
WV DCR tells visitors to contact TVRJ for scheduling and visitation hours during holidays because the normal schedule may change.
Use WV VINE Instead of Repeatedly Checking Mugshot Pages
West Virginia’s Victim Information and Notification Everyday service provides custody-status information and automatic notifications when an offender’s status changes.
WV VINE contact
West Virginia DCR lists the automated service at 1-866-WV4-VINE. Victims can also register for email notifications through VINELink.
DCR notes that a transfer notification is not sent while an offender is physically moving between facilities; notification follows after the offender reaches the new facility.
A TVRJ Mugshot Is Not the Final Legal Record
Jail data answers custody and booking questions. It should not be stretched into conclusions about guilt, conviction or the final outcome of a criminal case.
Verify before repeating a record
- Confirm the person’s identity rather than relying on a similar name.
- Confirm that the institution is Tygart Valley Regional Jail.
- Check the admission or booking information available in the official record.
- Identify the county connected to the case.
- Use court records for later case events and disposition.
Do not assume
- An arrest or mugshot means the person was convicted.
- The original charge remained unchanged in court.
- A person once booked at TVRJ is still there now.
- Every TVRJ inmate has a Randolph County case.
- An online search is a complete criminal background check.
TVRJ and West Virginia Official Search Links
Each source below answers a different question. Use the source that matches the actual task rather than opening multiple commercial mugshot pages.
| Official resource | Use it for |
|---|---|
| WV DCR Offender Search Hub | Choosing between daily incarcerations, jail search, prison search and other state offender tools. |
| Offender Search — Jails | Name-based regional-jail lookup. |
| Daily Incarcerations | Recent jail admissions by institution or county. |
| Official TVRJ Facility Page | Address, phone, facility description, counties served and visitation. |
| WV Court Record Access | Moving from the booking record to magistrate or circuit court information. |
| Magistrate Record Search | Searching public magistrate case information by name or case number. |
| WV VINE | Custody-status information and notification. |
TVRJ Jail Mugshots and Inmate Search FAQs
What does TVRJ stand for?
TVRJ stands for Tygart Valley Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, a West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation facility at 400 Abbey Road in Belington, West Virginia.
Where can I search TVRJ jail mugshots officially?
Start with West Virginia’s official Offender Search for Jails. Search by name and confirm that the institution shown is Tygart Valley Regional Jail. Review any booking photograph the official system makes available for that record.
How do I find recent TVRJ bookings?
Use the official WV Daily Incarcerations system. It provides a recent-admissions route that can be checked by institution or county.
Is TVRJ the jail only for Randolph County?
No. WV DCR lists Barbour, Pocahontas, Preston, Randolph, Taylor, Tucker and Upshur counties as counties served by Tygart Valley Regional Jail.
Where is Tygart Valley Regional Jail?
TVRJ is at 400 Abbey Road, Belington, WV 26250 in Randolph County. The official facility phone is 304-637-0382.
Does a TVRJ mugshot mean someone was convicted?
No. A mugshot or booking record documents an arrest and custody event. It does not prove guilt or establish the final result of the criminal case.
What should I do if the person does not appear in the TVRJ search?
Check the spelling, Daily Incarcerations and the statewide regional-jail search. The person may have been released, transferred, booked into another facility or moved into state-prison custody.
How do I find the court case connected to a TVRJ booking?
Use West Virginia Judiciary’s Court Record Access system. Magistrate records can be searched statewide, but use the county connected to the criminal case when verifying documents with the court clerk.
When can someone visit an inmate at TVRJ?
The regular schedule published by WV DCR lists Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Visits are non-contact, normally 30 minutes and must be scheduled in advance. Confirm holiday changes directly with the facility.
Can I get an alert when a TVRJ inmate’s custody status changes?
West Virginia VINE provides custody-status information and automated notifications. WV DCR lists the service at 1-866-WV4-VINE and also links to VINELink registration.
Official Sources Used for This TVRJ Guide
The following West Virginia government and court resources were reviewed for custody search, facility information, recent admissions, visitation, court access and victim notification.
- West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation
- WV DCR Offender Search
- WV Regional Jail Offender Search
- WV Daily Incarcerations
- Tygart Valley Regional Jail and Correctional Facility
- West Virginia Judiciary Court Record Access
- WV Magistrate Record Search Information
- WV Magistrate Case Record Search
- WV VINE Victim Notification