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Wayne County Jail, WV Inmate Search, Mugshots, Prison Roster

Updated on: January 24, 2024
(304)272-6378
PO BOX 218Wayne, WV 25570

Wayne County Jail is located in , West Virginia. The main facility is a traditional jail with beds for both males and female inmates over 17.

You can find the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office website here.

If you know someone who is serving time in Wayne County Jail, you will find all the information you need to know below.

Wayne County Jail Prison Information

Jail Name Wayne County Jail
Jail Type County Jail
Location PO BOX 218Wayne, WV 25570
Contact Numbers (304)272-6378
City Wayne
State West Virginia
County Wayne County

Wayne County Sheriffs Office

Sheriff Rick Thompson
Address 700 Hendricks Street, Wayne, West Virginia, 25570
Phone 304-272-6513

Inmate Resources for Family and Friends

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Inmate Search

If you are trying to find out who’s in jail in Wayne County, this database serves as the Wayne County Jail imamate search. You can look up an inmate if you know his or her first and last name.

Or you can search through the list of records. This database lists people currently in jail and includes information on their mugshot, charges, and bond amount.

This information is updated every 30 minutes. When a person's information is entered into the Wayne County Corrections Inmate Management System, that information is updated. When a person is released from jail, they will no longer appear in this database.

Sending a Mail

To ensure safety and security, the staff at Wayne County Jail opens all mail before it is delivered to the inmate.

To address mail to an Wayne County inmate, please include their full name, booking number, and cell as shown in the Current Inmate Database. Make sure to include your full name and address on the return address section of the envelope.

Compose your envelope like this example:

John Joseph Jones
00012345 M-4A
Wayne County Jail
PO BOX 218Wayne, WV 25570

Rules for Sending Mail

Do not send the following:

  • Stamps

  • Envelopes

  • Paper

  • Pens/pencils

  • inappropriate pictures or photos (no Polaroids accepted; only 5 pictures per envelope, no larger than 5x7)

  • plastic cards

  • phone cards

  • stickers

  • lipstick marks or any other visible unknown substances on envelopes or letters ( perfume, droplets, white out, etc.)

  • padded or bubble mailers or glued items.

Sending Money

Inmate's money accounts are used to buy items from the inmate commissary and to pay for various medical services and jail fees.

Do not send checks or cash. Money orders are acceptable. On the money order, include the inmate's name and booking number.

Funds can be deposited by U.S. Mail and addressed as follows:

Inmate Name
Jail Number and housing area
PO BOX 218Wayne, WV 25570

Funds can be deposited in person at the Video Visitation Center:

Located at %loction% during the hours of 8:45 a.m. to 8:45 p.m., 7 days a week.

Funds can be deposited by Western Union Funds transfer:

To deposit funds using Western Union, visit any Western Union Agent location and include the following information when completing the Blue Quick Collect Send form:

Pay to: Wayne County Corr Inmate Comm
Code City/State: , West Virginia
Acct#:
Include inmate's booking number, last name, and first name
Attention line:
Include the six-digit date of birth (i.e. MMDDYY)

Phone Calls

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Wayne County Jail you must first set up an inmate telephone account. This process is not immediately effective; it could take up to 24 hours. Click on the link below to set up the account:

Visiting Rules

All inmates are allowed three video visits per week. Video visitation cuts down on waiting in line and being searched. Visits are monitored and may be recorded.

How to Schedule a Video Visit

  • Visitors MUST call to schedule the first appointment at least ONE DAY in advance.

  • Call (304)272-6378 to schedule appointments.

  • Each visitor will be issued a unique visitor ID number, which must be provided when scheduling visits.

  • Arrive at least 15 minutes early.

  • Bring your valid driver's license, passport or state and/or military ID.

If you experience problems with the system, please contact the Visitation Center at (304)272-6378

Visitation Hours

Sunday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Monday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Holiday

Directions

Refer the map below to find the driving directions.

Wayne County Prison Statistics

Wayne County Pretrial Jail Population

Male Pretrial Jail Population 35
Female Pretrial Jail Population 5
Pretrial Jail Population 54

Wayne County Jail Admissions

Total Jail Admissions 1,118
Total Jail Population 98
Male Jail Population 79
Female Jail Population 18

West Virginia Jail & Prison Phone Call Rates

Out of State Phone Call Rate Per Minute $0.03
In-State Phone Call Rate Per Minute $0.03

Wayne County Jail Admissions By Race

Asian Jail Population -
Native Jail Population -
White Jail Population 85
Latino Jail Population -
Black Jail Population 12

Wayne County Jail Held Inmates

Jail Population Held for ICE -
Jail Population Held for State Jail 2
Jail Population Held for Federal Agencies -
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Prison -
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Jail 1
Jail Population Held for State Prison 20

Wayne County, West Virginia Warrants, Arrests

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Wayne County Child Support Warrants

Wayne County Most Wanted
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Wayne County Sex Offender Registry
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