Search SRJ Inmates, Mugshots & Recent West Virginia Bookings
For Southern Regional Jail inmate records, start with the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation. WV DCR provides a jail offender search for an individual inmate and a separate Daily Incarcerations system for recent regional-jail admissions.
Records Search
Court, Criminal, Marriage, Divorce, Property
SRJ is a custody facility, not a court. A jail entry or booking image documents an arrest or detention stage and does not prove guilt, show the final criminal charge or establish how a case ended.
Which SRJ Inmate Search Should You Use?
West Virginia separates current jail searches, daily admission information, prison records and court cases. Choosing the correct system matters because each source answers a different question.
Looking for a specific SRJ inmate?
Start with WV DCR Offender Search and choose the jail search. Use identifying information carefully because people can have similar names.
WV DCR Offender Search →Looking for recent Southern Regional Jail bookings?
Use Daily Incarcerations. The state system publishes institution-level admission summaries and Southern Regional Jail appears as its own facility.
WV Daily Incarcerations →Need the SRJ address, phone or visitation rules?
Use the official Southern Regional Jail facility page maintained by WV DCR.
Official SRJ facility page →Need a magistrate court case?
West Virginia offers a free statewide Magistrate Record Search that can be searched by first name, last name or case number.
Magistrate Record Search →Need a later circuit court record?
Use the West Virginia Judiciary Court Record Access page when the criminal matter has moved into circuit court.
WV Court Record Access →Has the person left the regional jail system?
If an offender moved into West Virginia prison custody, use the prison search instead of continuing to rely on an SRJ jail entry.
WV DCR Prison Search route →How to Check Recent Southern Regional Jail Bookings
WV DCR’s Daily Incarcerations system is the official starting point when the question is who was recently admitted to Southern Regional Jail. Institution summaries can show admission time and identifying information for people admitted on the displayed date.
Open Daily Incarcerations
Start from WV DCR rather than an unofficial repost of an older booking list.
Find Southern Regional Jail
Make sure you select Southern Regional Jail rather than Southwestern Regional Jail or another West Virginia facility.
Check the displayed admission date
A daily list is tied to a particular date. Do not treat one day’s admissions as a permanent SRJ inmate roster.
Compare identity information
Review the available first, middle and last name, birth information and other identifiers before deciding that a record belongs to the person you are searching for.
Move to the individual jail search
Use the jail offender search when current custody or an individual record matters more than the admission list.
Check the court case separately
Use the appropriate West Virginia court system for charges, bond, hearings and later disposition rather than treating the booking record as the final case record.
How to Search for One SRJ Inmate
The individual jail search is more useful than a daily admissions page when you already know who you are looking for. Start with the person’s legal name and compare identifiers rather than relying on an image alone.
Useful information to have
- Full legal first and last name.
- Middle name when known.
- Date of birth or age where available.
- Offender ID or OID when the state provides one.
- Approximate arrest or booking date.
- County connected with the criminal case.
What not to assume
- A similar name does not prove identity.
- An old booking image does not prove current custody.
- A jail charge is not necessarily the final court charge.
- A missing SRJ record does not automatically mean release.
- A facility transfer can change which search returns the person.
Which Counties Use Southern Regional Jail?
WV DCR currently lists seven southeastern West Virginia counties served by Southern Regional Jail. The jail can hold a person whose criminal case belongs to one of these counties even though SRJ itself is physically located in Raleigh County.
| County | Custody starting point | Case follow-up |
|---|---|---|
| Fayette | WV DCR / Southern Regional Jail | Fayette County magistrate or circuit court as applicable |
| Greenbrier | WV DCR / Southern Regional Jail | Greenbrier County court record |
| Mercer | WV DCR / Southern Regional Jail | Mercer County court record |
| Monroe | WV DCR / Southern Regional Jail | Monroe County court record |
| Raleigh | WV DCR / Southern Regional Jail | Raleigh County court record |
| Summers | WV DCR / Southern Regional Jail | Summers County court record |
| Wyoming | WV DCR / Southern Regional Jail | Wyoming County court record |
Use West Virginia Court Records for Charges, Bond & Case Status
WV DCR itself tells users to refer to the court with jurisdiction over the offender when they need the underlying criminal action. A jail record is therefore the custody-stage source, while the court record is the better place for later legal status.
Magistrate Record Search
West Virginia’s free Magistrate Record Search allows a user to search by first or last name or by case number. The system can return up to 30 records.
Search results can help identify the county, filing information, charges and available case activity. The Judiciary says actual court documents are not provided through that public search.
Open Magistrate Record Search →Circuit Court Records
If the case is proceeding in circuit court, use the West Virginia Judiciary’s Court Record Access page rather than assuming a magistrate result contains the entire history.
When a public online record is incomplete, the responsible court clerk is the source for confirming the case and obtaining available copies.
Open Court Record Access →Southern Regional Jail Non-Contact Visitation
WV DCR currently publishes facility-specific non-contact visitation rules for SRJ. The inmate must submit the visitation request using SRJ form 5-0029, and the visit must be scheduled in advance.
Visitation phone
WV DCR lists 304-256-6738 for Southern Regional Jail non-contact visitation scheduling.
Who can attend?
The current facility page limits a visit to one adult with two minor children, or two adults.
One visit per month
WV DCR currently states that each SRJ inmate is permitted one visit per month.
30-minute non-contact visit
The facility page states that regular visits are one-half hour and non-contact.
Prior approval is required
Visits exceeding the normal time require prior approval from the Superintendent or Chief Correctional Officer at least 24 hours in advance.
Special visit request
WV DCR directs unusual-circumstance requests to the Chief Correctional Officer, and proof of the circumstances may be required.
SRJ Inmate Calls, Video Visits & Money Deposits
WV DCR uses statewide offender-service providers for communication and trust-account deposits. These services are separate from the public jail-search system.
Calls and video visits
WV DCR currently directs friends and family to GettingOut for offender calling and video visits.
Use the current WVDCR calling page before creating or funding an account so you are following the provider instructions currently published by the state.
WV DCR Calling & Video Visits →Depositing money
WV DCR currently says family and friends can deposit money to an inmate trust account through ConnectNetwork by web or app, or by calling 888-988-4768.
Verify the inmate and identifier before paying. Provider charges or account rules should be checked directly during the transaction.
WV DCR Offender Banking →How to Send a Personal Letter to an SRJ Inmate
WV DCR currently uses a centralized scanning address for ordinary personal letters. Do not automatically mail a personal letter to the physical Southern Regional Jail address.
Current personal-letter format
Inmate First and Last Name + OID NumberSouthern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility
PO Box 336
Phoenix, MD 21131
Use the full facility name rather than an abbreviation.
WV DCR mail restrictions
- Include the sender’s complete first and last name and return address.
- Do not use initials instead of the sender’s full name.
- Do not place photographs in ordinary personal-letter envelopes.
- Address the envelope to only one offender.
- Do not include attachments or enclosures with the personal letter.
Use West Virginia VINE for Custody-Status Alerts
WV DCR participates in Victim Information and Notification Everyday, or VINE. This can be more useful than repeatedly refreshing an old booking page when a victim needs custody-status notifications.
Phone information
WV DCR publishes 1-866-WV4-VINE for custody-status information and notification services.
Email / online registration
WV DCR also directs users to VINELink for online notification registration.
WV DCR VINE information →How to Check an SRJ Release, Transfer or Prison Move
A person can disappear from an expected Southern Regional Jail search for several reasons. Do not assume a missing result means the person was released.
| What may have happened | What to check next |
|---|---|
| Recently admitted | Check Daily Incarcerations and then the jail offender search. |
| Transferred to another regional jail | Run the statewide jail search again rather than searching only SRJ. |
| Moved to state prison | Use WV DCR Offender Search (Prisons). |
| Released on bond or other court order | Check the magistrate or circuit court case and use VINE if applicable. |
| Still appears in an old booking result | Do not treat an old record as proof of current custody. Check the live DCR system. |
Why You May Not Find an SRJ Mugshot or Inmate Record
A failed search does not always mean there is no record. Work through the facility, timing, identity and court possibilities before drawing a conclusion.
The booking may be very recent
Processing and publication are not necessarily instantaneous. Recheck the official DCR system for a time-sensitive booking.
You may be searching the wrong regional jail
Confirm whether the person was actually taken to Southern Regional Jail. SRJ and SWRJ are separate facilities.
Name spelling may differ
Try the person’s legal name and compare birth information or an official identifier before assuming a match.
The inmate may have moved
Check the statewide jail search and then the prison search if the person is no longer associated with SRJ.
You may actually need the criminal case
Use the Magistrate Record Search or circuit court access when your real question concerns bond, hearings or disposition.
The information may not be public
Juvenile, sealed, confidential or otherwise restricted records may not appear in public search systems.
Southern Regional Jail Address & Phone Numbers
Southern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility
1200 Airport RoadBeaver, WV 25813
Raleigh County
Main phone: 304-256-6726
Fax: 304-256-6739
Non-contact visitation scheduling
Visitation scheduling: 304-256-6738
Confirm the current visitation requirements with the official facility page before traveling.
Use SRJ Mugshot and Booking Information Carefully
- An arrest or booking is not proof of guilt.
- A booking charge may not be the final charge filed in court.
- An old jail entry does not prove current custody.
- A photograph alone should not be used to identify someone.
- Compare names, birth information and official identifiers where available.
- Use the court record when disposition or later legal status matters.
- Do not use this informational website or a mugshot page as a substitute for a legally compliant consumer report for employment, housing, credit, insurance or another regulated decision.
SRJ West Virginia Inmate Search FAQs
What does SRJ mean in West Virginia inmate searches?
SRJ commonly refers to Southern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility in Beaver, Raleigh County, West Virginia.
Where can I search official Southern Regional Jail inmates?
Start with the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation Offender Search page. It provides routes to jail offender records and Daily Incarcerations.
Where can I check recent SRJ bookings?
Use WV DCR’s Daily Incarcerations system and select Southern Regional Jail when the facility appears in the institution admission list.
Does an SRJ mugshot mean the person was convicted?
No. A jail booking or booking photograph documents an arrest or custody event. It does not establish guilt or the final outcome of the case.
What counties does Southern Regional Jail serve?
WV DCR currently lists Fayette, Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers and Wyoming counties.
What is the Southern Regional Jail phone number?
WV DCR currently lists 304-256-6726 as the main facility telephone number.
What is the SRJ visitation scheduling number?
WV DCR currently lists 304-256-6738 for non-contact visitation scheduling.
How long is an SRJ non-contact visit?
The current official SRJ facility page states that regular non-contact visits are 30 minutes and must be scheduled in advance.
How do I check an SRJ inmate’s court case?
Use the free West Virginia Magistrate Record Search for magistrate cases and the Judiciary’s Court Record Access page for applicable circuit court records.
What if an inmate is no longer at Southern Regional Jail?
Search the statewide jail system again, check the WV DCR prison search if a prison transfer is possible, and review the relevant court record for release, bond or sentencing information.
How can victims receive custody-status notifications?
WV DCR provides VINE custody-status information and notifications. The state publishes 1-866-WV4-VINE and also links to VINELink for online registration.
Primary Official Sources for This SRJ Guide
Regional-jail information can change. The responsible West Virginia government source should be checked again whenever current custody, visitation or court status affects an important decision.
- West Virginia DCR — Offender Search
- West Virginia — Daily Incarcerations
- WV DCR — Southern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility
- West Virginia Judiciary — Magistrate Record Search
- West Virginia Judiciary — Court Record Access
- WV DCR — Offender Calling and Video Visits
- WV DCR — Offender Banking
- WV DCR — Sending Letters to an Inmate
- WV DCR — VINE
Official sources above were reviewed for this refresh on September 28, 2026. USA-Mugshots.com is an independent information website and is not the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Southern Regional Jail or the West Virginia Judiciary.