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Marshall County Inmate Search

How To Search for Inmate Records in Marshall County in 2026

MarshallWVRecords.us provides access to publicly available information related to inmate records in Marshall County, West Virginia. Members of the public may find data pertaining to the following record categories:

Current custody status and facility location
Booking photographs and personal identifiers
Charges, bond amounts, and court dates
Incarceration history and release information
State prison and regional jail records

Records can be searched through official government resources, clerk offices, public access terminals, and online tools maintained by state and county agencies.

1. County Sheriff's Office Inmate Search

The Marshall County Sheriff's Office maintains booking and custody records for individuals held at the county level. Members of the public may access the WV Regional Jail Authority's OIS inmate search to locate individuals currently held at regional facilities serving Marshall County. To conduct a search, users should navigate to the search portal, enter at least the first three letters of the individual's last name, and review the results returned. Each result displays personal identification information, current facility location, charges, bond status, and booking date. The system is updated on a daily basis. No mobile application is currently available for this search tool.

The Marshall County Commission's inmate locator page provides direct links to local, regional, and federal search tools for locating individuals in custody.

Marshall County Sheriff's Office
600 Seventh Street
Moundsville, WV 26041
Phone: (304) 845-1211
Marshall County Sheriff's Office

Phone Search: Members of the public may call (304) 845-1211 during regular business hours to request basic inmate information. Callers should have the individual's full legal name and date of birth available. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

In-Person Inquiry: Members of the public may visit the Sheriff's Office at the address listed above during business hours. Government-issued photo identification is required. Staff at the front desk can provide current custody status, facility location, and charge information.

By Mail: Written requests for inmate information may be directed to the Marshall County Sheriff's Office at 600 Seventh Street, Moundsville, WV 26041. Requests should include the full legal name of the individual, date of birth, and the specific information sought. Processing times vary.

2. State Department of Corrections Inmate Search

For individuals who have been transferred from county custody to a state correctional facility, the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation maintains a statewide offender search database. The DCR offender search tool allows members of the public to locate individuals held in state prisons by entering the individual's name or offender identification number. The search returns information including current facility, sentence details, projected release date, and conviction charges. Individuals convicted of felonies and sentenced to terms exceeding one year are transferred from county jail to state prison custody, a process that at present occurs within several weeks of sentencing.

West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation
1409 Greenbrier Street
Charleston, WV 25311
Phone: (304) 558-2036
West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation

3. Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator

Individuals charged with federal offenses are held in federal custody and do not appear in county or state databases. The Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator provides a free search tool for locating federally held individuals. This resource should be consulted when a county or state search returns no results and the individual is known to face federal charges. The locator returns the individual's facility location, projected release date, and register number.

Search Tips:

Use the individual's full legal name as it appears on official documents
Try name variations, including nicknames and maiden names
Include date of birth to narrow results
Search by booking number if available
Check both current and recently released populations
Recent bookings may take up to 24 hours to appear in online systems
Individuals who have been transferred may not appear in the originating facility's roster

What If You Cannot Find an Inmate:

The individual may have been transferred to state prison — consult the DCR offender search
The individual may be in federal custody — consult the BOP locator
The individual may have been released
The individual may be held in an adjacent jurisdiction
A recent booking may not yet be reflected in the online system
Name spelling variations may affect search results
Members of the public may call the Marshall County Sheriff's Office directly at (304) 845-1211

Are Inmate Records Public in Marshall County?

Inmate records in Marshall County are subject to public disclosure under West Virginia's open records framework. Pursuant to W. Va. Code § 29B-1-2, all public records maintained by government bodies are presumed open to inspection by members of the public unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Booking information, current custody status, charges, bond amounts, and booking photographs are among the categories of inmate information that are publicly accessible at present.

Information That Is Public:

Current inmate roster and daily population list
Booking information, including date and arresting agency
Criminal charges and charge descriptions
Bond and bail amounts and bond status
Booking photographs (mugshots)
Current custody status and facility location
Scheduled court dates
Expected release date, where available

Information With Restricted Access:

Medical records and health conditions
Mental health evaluations and treatment information
Prescription medication records
Detailed disciplinary records (may be withheld on security grounds)
Visitor contact lists
Confidential informant status
Juvenile detention records, which are protected under W. Va. Code § 49-5-101
Witness protection participant information
Specific cell assignments where disclosure poses a security risk

Why Inmate Records Are Public:

The public disclosure of inmate records serves several recognized governmental interests. Government transparency requires that the public be able to verify who is held in custody and under what authority. Public safety is served by making charge and custody information available to affected communities. Family members and legal representatives rely on booking data to locate individuals following arrest. The bail bond industry depends on timely access to bond amounts and custody status to perform its licensed functions. Court proceedings are facilitated when attorneys and parties can verify an individual's current custody status through official channels.

Privacy Considerations:

West Virginia law recognizes that the public interest in transparency must be balanced against individual privacy rights. Sensitive personal information, including medical and mental health records, is shielded from disclosure under applicable statutory exemptions. The release of certain inmate information may affect the employment prospects and family relationships of individuals who have not yet been convicted of any offense, as arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.

What Is Inmate Records in Marshall County?

Inmate records are official government documents created and maintained by correctional authorities to document the custody, charges, and status of individuals held in detention. These records are generated at the point of booking and updated throughout an individual's period of custody. The Marshall County Sheriff's Office serves as the primary custodian of county-level inmate records, while the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation maintains records for individuals held in state correctional facilities.

The following distinctions apply to the categories of inmate records maintained in Marshall County:

Booking records are created at the time of arrest and document the individual's personal identifiers, charges, arresting agency, and bond information.
Custody records reflect the individual's ongoing status within the correctional system, including facility location, housing classification, and any transfers.
Incarceration history encompasses all prior bookings and periods of custody within the county or state system.
Release records document the date, manner, and conditions of an individual's release from custody, including bond posting, sentence completion, or court order.

County jail records pertain to individuals held pre-trial or serving short sentences, at present defined as terms of one year or less under West Virginia law. State prison records pertain to individuals convicted of felonies and serving longer sentences in facilities operated by the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Federal prison records are maintained exclusively by the Federal Bureau of Prisons and pertain to individuals convicted of federal offenses.

What's Included in Inmate Records in Marshall County

Personal Identification Information:

Full legal name and known aliases
Inmate or booking number
Date of birth and age
Sex and gender
Race and ethnicity
Height, weight, and physical description
Booking photograph
Identifying marks, scars, and tattoos

Custody Information:

Current facility location
Housing unit or cell block designation (subject to security limitations)
Booking date and custody start date
Expected release date, where available
Actual release date following discharge
Custody status: in custody, released, or transferred

Charges and Legal Information:

Current charges and charge descriptions
Case numbers and court jurisdiction
Arrest date and arresting agency
Warrant information, where applicable

Bond and Bail Information:

Bond amount as set by the court
Bond type: cash, surety, personal recognizance, or no bond
Bond status: posted or pending
Bail bondsman information, where applicable

Court Information:

Scheduled court dates and hearing types
Court location and division
Attorney of record, where publicly available

Sentence Information (for sentenced inmates):

Conviction charges and sentence length
Sentence start date and projected release date
Parole eligibility date, where applicable
Good time credit calculations

Previous Custody History:

Prior bookings within the county
Historical charges and custody dates

Administrative Information:

Security classification level: minimum, medium, or maximum
Special housing designations
Work assignment and program participation, where publicly available

What Is Not Typically Included in Public Records:

Medical history and health conditions
Mental health evaluations and treatment records
Prescription medication information
Detailed disciplinary incident reports
Visitor contact information
Inmate account balances
Telephone call logs
Specific cell assignments withheld for security purposes

Marshall County Prison System

The Marshall County correctional system operates under the authority of the Marshall County Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for the intake, housing, and release of individuals held at the county level. Pre-trial detainees, individuals serving short sentences, and individuals awaiting transfer to state facilities are held within the county system. Individuals sentenced to state custody are transferred to facilities operated by the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Administration:

Marshall County Sheriff's Office
600 Seventh Street
Moundsville, WV 26041
Phone: (304) 845-1211
Marshall County Sheriff's Office

Inmate Services:

The county correctional system provides access to medical care, mental health referrals, and religious services for individuals in custody. Educational programming and substance abuse services are coordinated through state and county partnerships. Legal services, including law library access and attorney visitation, are available to individuals in custody. The West Virginia Judiciary's law library policies note that photocopying services are available at a cost of twenty cents per page, and that legal research assistance does not extend to inmates held in federal or foreign government custody.

Oversight and Accountability:

The West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation provides state-level oversight of correctional operations. Grievance procedures are available to individuals in custody pursuant to applicable state regulations. Members of the public seeking information about facility inspections or oversight reports may direct inquiries to the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Types of Correctional Facilities in Marshall County

Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility

The Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility is the primary regional detention facility serving Marshall County and surrounding counties. The facility is operated by the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation and houses pre-trial detainees, sentenced misdemeanor offenders, and felony holdovers awaiting transfer to state prison.

Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility
112 Northern Regional Correction Drive
Moundsville, WV 26041
Fax: (304) 843-4089
Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility

The facility serves multiple counties in the northern West Virginia region. Individuals booked by the Marshall County Sheriff's Office are transferred to the Northern Regional Jail for housing. The daily incarcerations list maintained by the WV Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority reflects current daily intake at this and other regional facilities.

Alternative Custody Programs

Home Detention and Electronic Monitoring: Eligible individuals may be placed on home detention with electronic monitoring as an alternative to incarceration. Eligibility is determined by the sentencing court and the Sheriff's Office based on offense type, criminal history, and assessed risk level.

Work Release: Work release programs allow sentenced individuals to maintain employment while serving their sentence. Eligibility requirements are established by the court and correctional administration.

State Prison Facilities

The Northern Regional Jail, while physically located in Marshall County, functions as a regional jail under state operation rather than a county-operated facility. Individuals sentenced to state prison terms are transferred to appropriate state correctional facilities as designated by the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The distinction between county jail and state prison is significant: county jails house individuals pre-trial or serving sentences of one year or less, while state prisons house individuals serving longer felony sentences.

Facility Contact Information Summary:

Facility	Address	Phone
Marshall County Sheriff's Office	600 Seventh Street, Moundsville, WV 26041	(304) 845-1211
Northern Regional Jail	112 Northern Regional Correction Drive, Moundsville, WV 26041	(304) 843-4089 (fax)
WV Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation	1409 Greenbrier Street, Charleston, WV 25311	(304) 558-2036

How To Find an Inmate in Marshall County for Free?

Multiple official government resources provide free inmate search capabilities for individuals held in Marshall County and throughout West Virginia.

1. Official County and Regional Inmate Roster

The WV Regional Jail Authority's OIS inmate search is completely free and requires no registration. The search returns current inmate information including booking data, charges, bond amounts, facility location, and booking photographs. The roster is updated daily. Members of the public may also view the daily incarcerations list for a current snapshot of individuals booked into regional facilities.

2. State Department of Corrections Free Search

The DCR offender search is available at no cost for locating individuals held in state prisons. Historical incarceration information is available for individuals who have previously been in state custody.

3. Federal Bureau of Prisons Locator

The Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator provides a free search for individuals in federal custody. This resource is appropriate when county and state searches return no results and federal charges are known or suspected.

4. Court Records Search

The West Virginia Judiciary's magistrate record search allows members of the public to verify custody status through court case records and may reflect upcoming court dates. The West Virginia Judiciary maintains additional circuit court records accessible through the court's online portal. Pursuant to W. Va. Code § 29B-1-3, members of the public are entitled to inspect public records during regular business hours without charge.

Free Phone Information: Members of the public may call the Marshall County Sheriff's Office at (304) 845-1211 during business hours for basic inmate information at no charge.

Free In-Person Search: Members of the public may visit the Marshall County Sheriff's Office at 600 Seventh Street, Moundsville, WV 26041 during regular business hours. Staff assistance is available, and no fee is charged for basic information inquiries.

What Is Free vs. What Costs Money:

The following services are provided at no cost:

Online inmate search through official government portals
Current custody status and basic inmate information
Phone inquiry for basic information
In-person information at the Sheriff's Office

The following services involve fees:

Sending funds to an inmate's commissary account
Video visitation services (fees set by service provider)
Telephone calls placed by inmates (fees set by service provider)
Certified copies of booking records
Comprehensive background check reports

Members of the public are advised to use official government websites for inmate searches. Numerous third-party websites charge fees for information that is available at no cost through official sources. Members of the public should verify that any website consulted carries a .gov domain before providing personal or payment information.