Search NRJ Bookings Through West Virginia’s Official Jail System
For a person who may be held at Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, begin with the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation. WV DCR provides a statewide jail Offender Search and a separate Daily Incarcerations tool for recent admissions.
Records Search
Court, Criminal, Marriage, Divorce, Property
A mugshot, jail admission or charge entry records part of an arrest and custody process. It does not prove guilt, establish the final criminal charge or show how the case was ultimately resolved. Use West Virginia court records when the legal outcome matters.
What Is Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility?
Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility is an adult WV DCR facility in Moundsville, Marshall County. The current state facility page says it opened in 1994 and serves Brooke, Hancock, Marshall, Ohio, Tyler and Wetzel counties.
Northern Regional Jail
112 Northern Regional Correction DriveMoundsville, WV 26041
Main phone: 304-843-4067
Fax: 304-843-4089
What the regional model means
Northern Regional Jail serves multiple counties instead of functioning as a single-county sheriff jail. A person arrested in one of its service counties may therefore appear under Northern Regional Jail even though a city police department, county sheriff or West Virginia State Police made the arrest.
The jail handles custody. The arresting agency controls its own incident or arrest records, while the relevant magistrate or circuit court controls the criminal court case.
Which Northern Regional Jail Search Should You Use?
WV DCR separates recent admissions, individual jail records and prison records. Choosing the source that matches your question prevents a recent booking list from being confused with current custody or a jail record from being confused with a final court judgment.
Someone was arrested very recently
Start with WV DCR Daily Incarcerations. It publishes daily admission information across West Virginia regional facilities and warns that custody information can change quickly.
Daily Incarcerations →You are searching for one person
Use the Jail Offender Search linked by WV DCR. After locating a possible match, verify that the facility associated with the record is Northern Regional Jail rather than another West Virginia regional facility.
WV DCR Offender Search hub →You need charges, bond or disposition
Use West Virginia Judiciary court access. The state provides statewide magistrate and circuit-court search routes for eligible public cases.
WV Court Record Access →The person may have transferred
WV DCR maintains a separate prison offender search. If someone is no longer associated with a regional jail after sentencing or transfer, check the prison search rather than relying on an older NRJ booking.
WV Prison Offender Search →You need status notifications
WV DCR participates in VINE for custody-status information and automated notification. Registration can reduce the need to repeatedly refresh an old booking page.
See VINE information →You need the underlying incident record
Identify the arresting agency connected with the criminal matter. The regional jail is the custody facility and should not automatically be treated as the agency that investigated the alleged offense.
How to Check a Northern Regional Jail Inmate Record
Start from WV DCR’s Offender Search page rather than an unofficial mugshot gallery. The state search hub links the regional-jail search, daily admission records, prison search and other offender-search services.
Open the WV DCR Offender Search hub
Use the official state page at dcr.wv.gov. Choose the jail offender-search route when your question concerns a regional jail rather than a state prison.
Search for the person using the available name search
Enter the identifying information requested by the live state system. Avoid relying on a copied third-party result when the current WV DCR record is available.
Confirm the facility before identifying the person
Make sure the record is associated with Northern Regional Jail in Moundsville. West Virginia operates several regional jails with similar names.
Compare multiple identifiers
Use available name, birth information, offender identifier, booking or admission details and facility information. Do not identify a person from a photograph alone.
Move to the court record for the legal case
The jail record answers the custody question. Use the appropriate West Virginia court search to verify filed charges, bond events, hearings and disposition.
How to Check Recent Northern Regional Jail Bookings
WV DCR’s Daily Incarcerations page is the better starting point when an arrest is very recent. The state page reports admissions by institution and explains that the information is updated regularly but can change quickly.
| Situation | Start here | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Arrest happened today or very recently | WV Daily Incarcerations | Check the appropriate date and look for Northern Regional Jail in institution-level results. |
| You know the person’s name | WV Jail Offender Search | Open the possible match and confirm the actual facility. |
| The booking appeared earlier but not now | Jail search + court record | Check for release, transfer or another custody change. |
| The person may have entered state prison custody | WV Prison Offender Search | Use the prison search after a transfer or sentencing event. |
| You need the final criminal result | WV Judiciary | Search the magistrate or circuit-court record. |
Which Counties Does Northern Regional Jail Serve?
WV DCR currently lists six counties for Northern Regional Jail: Brooke, Hancock, Marshall, Ohio, Tyler and Wetzel. The criminal case still belongs to the court with jurisdiction over the case rather than to “NRJ” as a court district.
Brooke County
Use WV DCR for regional-jail custody. Use the Brooke County magistrate or circuit-court record when you need the criminal case.
Hancock County
The same separation applies: jail status through WV DCR, incident records through the arresting agency and court status through the Judiciary.
Marshall County
Northern Regional Jail itself is physically located in Marshall County in Moundsville, but it serves more than Marshall County alone.
Ohio County
A person arrested in Ohio County may be associated with Northern Regional Jail depending on the custody situation even though the underlying case belongs to Ohio County.
Tyler County
WV DCR’s current Northern Regional Jail facility page includes Tyler County in the listed service area.
Wetzel County
Check the state jail search first for custody, then follow the applicable county court record for the criminal proceeding.
Northern Regional Jail and North Central Regional Jail Are Different Facilities
“Northern,” “North Regional” and “North Central” are easy to confuse in search results. WV DCR treats Northern Regional Jail and North Central Regional Jail as separate facilities with different addresses and service areas.
| Facility | Location | Phone | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility | 112 Northern Regional Correction Drive, Moundsville, WV 26041 | 304-843-4067 | The record should identify Northern Regional Jail / Moundsville. |
| North Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility | 1 Lois Lane, Greenwood, WV 26415 | 304-873-1384 | This is a different facility in Doddridge County. |
Check West Virginia Court Records for Bond, Charges and Case Outcome
WV Judiciary now provides statewide online access routes for public magistrate and circuit-court records. This is the proper next step when the question is no longer current custody but instead filed charges, bond, hearings, case activity or disposition.
Magistrate Court Search
The statewide Magistrate Case Record Search is available online without a paid account. Public case information can include filing information, charge details, case parties, docket entries, scheduled events and bond information when available.
The Judiciary warns that online search results are not guaranteed to represent a complete criminal history. Contact the clerk of the court where the case was filed when validation or copies are required.
Circuit Court Records
Use the Judiciary’s Court Record Access landing page when a case is in circuit court or when you need the statewide circuit-court search route.
The relevant county remains important. A person housed at Northern Regional Jail may have a case in Brooke, Hancock, Marshall, Ohio, Tyler, Wetzel or another jurisdiction depending on the circumstances.
How to Send Money Through WV DCR
WV DCR currently directs family and friends to ConnectNetwork for deposits into offender trust accounts. The state lists phone, website and mobile-app deposit methods.
Current WV DCR deposit routes
- Phone: 888-988-4768.
- Web: ConnectNetwork.
- ConnectNetwork mobile app.
Verify the person before paying
Use the official offender record to confirm the correct person and available offender identifier before sending money. Similar names can lead to the wrong account if the identity is not checked carefully.
Vendor procedures and fees can change, so review the current ConnectNetwork and WV DCR instructions at the time of payment.
Calls and Video Visits for WV DCR Offenders
WV DCR currently contracts with GettingOut for offender calling and video visits. Family and friends can use the GettingOut website or its mobile application for available account and communication services.
GettingOut
WV DCR identifies GettingOut as its current calling and video-visitation provider. Check the service directly for account setup, technical requirements and current charges.
Facility-specific questions
A statewide video account does not automatically answer every facility-specific visitation question. Contact Northern Regional Jail before making travel plans or assuming an in-person visit is available at a particular time.
NRJ main phone: 304-843-4067.
Where to Send a Personal Letter to an NRJ Offender
WV DCR currently uses a centralized scanning address for ordinary friends-and-family letters. The state says personal letters should identify the offender by first and last name, OID number and the full facility name without abbreviations.
Current personal-letter format
Inmate First and Last Name + OID NumberNorthern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility
PO Box 336
Phoenix, MD 21131
The sender must include a full return address and complete first and last name. WV DCR says initials are not sufficient.
WV DCR’s published restrictions
- No photographs in the mailed personal letter.
- Only one offender per envelope.
- No attachments or enclosures.
- Handwritten or typed letters are scanned to the offender.
- Noncompliant contents can be returned to the sender.
Use West Virginia VINE for Custody-Status Notifications
WV DCR operates Victim Information and Notification Everyday for custody-status information and notifications. The state says victims can use the VINE telephone service or register for email notification through VINELink.
VINE contact
WV DCR lists 1-866-WV4-VINE for custody-status information and automatic phone-notification registration.
Email notification registration is also available through VINELink.
Transfer notification limitation
WV DCR explains that VINE does not make a notification call while an offender is being moved from one facility to another. Notification occurs after the offender reaches the new facility.
A temporary disappearance or facility change should therefore not automatically be interpreted as release.
What to Do if You Cannot Find the Northern Regional Jail Record
A missing search result can have several explanations. Check the scope of the system before concluding that the person was never booked or is no longer in custody.
| Problem | Possible explanation | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Very recent arrest | Intake or publication may not yet be reflected in the public search. | Check Daily Incarcerations again or contact the facility if the custody question is time-sensitive. |
| No NRJ match | The person may be in a different regional jail. | Use the statewide jail search and confirm the facility instead of limiting the search to NRJ. |
| NRJ record disappeared | The person may have been released or transferred. | Recheck the statewide jail search, prison search and relevant court case. |
| Search says North Central Regional Jail | You found NCRJ, not Northern Regional Jail. | Verify the Moundsville facility before using the result. |
| Need final charges or bond | The jail record may not reflect later court activity. | Use the magistrate or circuit-court search. |
| Need the police report | The jail is not necessarily the arresting agency. | Identify the police department, sheriff or state agency connected with the arrest. |
| No public record is available | The information may be confidential, sealed, restricted or otherwise unavailable. | Contact the responsible agency or court clerk rather than filling the gap with unofficial claims. |
Northern Regional Jail and West Virginia Record Contacts
Use the facility for custody questions and the Judiciary for court-record questions. Do not expect jail staff to replace the court clerk when the issue concerns filed charges, hearings or case disposition.
Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility
112 Northern Regional Correction DriveMoundsville, WV 26041
Phone: 304-843-4067
Fax: 304-843-4089
Offender Search
Use the state search hub for Daily Incarcerations, Jail Offender Search and Prison Offender Search.
West Virginia Judiciary
Use the statewide court-record access page for magistrate and circuit court searches.
A Northern Regional Jail Mugshot Is Not a Conviction
A booking photograph or custody entry documents a particular stage of the criminal-justice process. Charges may later be amended, dismissed, resolved by plea, tried in court or otherwise handled differently from the original booking information.
This type of jail-record lookup should not be treated as a consumer report for employment, housing, credit, insurance or another decision regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act or other applicable law.
Northern Regional Jail Mugshot and Inmate Search FAQs
Where is Northern Regional Jail in West Virginia?
Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility is at 112 Northern Regional Correction Drive, Moundsville, WV 26041 in Marshall County.
What is the Northern Regional Jail phone number?
WV DCR currently lists 304-843-4067 as the main Northern Regional Jail phone number.
Where can I search Northern Regional Jail inmates?
Start with the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation Offender Search hub. It links to the official Jail Offender Search and Daily Incarcerations systems.
How can I check recent NRJ bookings?
Use WV DCR’s Daily Incarcerations page for recent regional-jail admission activity. Confirm that the institution associated with the record is Northern Regional Jail.
What counties does Northern Regional Jail serve?
The current WV DCR facility page lists Brooke, Hancock, Marshall, Ohio, Tyler and Wetzel counties.
Is Northern Regional Jail the same as North Central Regional Jail?
No. Northern Regional Jail is in Moundsville, Marshall County. North Central Regional Jail is at 1 Lois Lane in Greenwood, Doddridge County.
Where do I check bond and criminal case information?
Use West Virginia Judiciary’s magistrate or circuit-court record system for applicable public cases. Jail information should not be treated as the final source for bond or case disposition.
How do I send money to an NRJ inmate?
WV DCR currently uses ConnectNetwork for offender banking and lists 888-988-4768 as the telephone deposit route. Verify the correct offender before sending money.
How do phone calls and video visits work?
WV DCR currently contracts with GettingOut for offender calling and video visits. Check the state DCR page and GettingOut for current account, pricing and technical information.
Where do I mail an ordinary personal letter?
WV DCR currently directs personal letters to PO Box 336, Phoenix, MD 21131. Include the offender’s full name, OID number and full facility name, along with the sender’s full name and return address.
Can I send photographs in a personal letter?
WV DCR’s current centralized mail instructions say photographs, attachments and enclosures are not permitted in ordinary mailed letters.
How can I receive custody-status notifications?
WV DCR operates VINE. The state lists 1-866-WV4-VINE for custody-status information and notification registration and also directs users to VINELink for email registration.
Does a Northern Regional Jail mugshot mean someone was convicted?
No. A mugshot or jail booking documents arrest or custody processing and does not prove guilt. Check the relevant court record for the later case outcome.
Official Sources Used for This NRJ Guide
These sources were reviewed for the September 29, 2026 update. Jail custody, vendors, court information and communication procedures can change. Recheck time-sensitive details with the responsible government source.
- WV DCR — Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility
- WV DCR — Offender Search
- WV DCR — Daily Incarcerations
- WV DCR — Prison Offender Search
- West Virginia Judiciary — Court Record Access
- West Virginia Judiciary — Magistrate Case Record Search
- WV DCR — Offender Banking
- WV DCR — Offender Calling and Video Visits
- WV DCR — Sending Letters to an Inmate
- WV DCR — VINE