Randolph County Jail Roster Source
The official online starting point for Randolph County inmate records is the WV Regional Jail Offender Search. WVDCR operates the search because Tygart Valley is a state-run regional jail and correctional facility, not a sheriff-run Randolph County jail. The Randolph County Sheriff's Office remains important for incident reports, accident reports, statements, local law-enforcement questions, and arrest paperwork created by deputies before a person reaches the jail. Once a person is in regional jail custody, WVDCR's jail search and Tygart Valley's information line are the custody channels.
WVDCR's disclaimer says the jail search is public information and is updated regularly, but it may not show the true current location, release date, status, or other offender information. It also warns that sentencing data in the database is not the formal criminal case record. That warning is practical in Randolph County because a booking entry, a magistrate complaint, prosecutor-filed charges, and a circuit case can all move on different timelines.
Use Randolph County Jail Search
To look up Randolph County inmates online, start with the WVDCR jail search. The form asks for at least the first three letters of the last name and allows an optional first name. There is no login or fee shown in the captured research. If a result does not appear, treat that as a prompt to check spelling, timing, and custody type before assuming the person is not in custody.
- Open the WV Regional Jail Offender Search from WVDCR's offender-search landing page.
- Enter the first three or more letters of the last name. Add first name when known.
- Review any matching public custody results and the WVDCR disclaimer.
- Check Daily Incarcerations by Randolph County or by Tygart Valley for recent activity.
- Call Tygart Valley at (304) 637-0382 when the online record is missing, stale, or unclear.
- Move to WVDCR prison search, BOP, ICE, or VINE if the case points outside regional jail custody.
The WVDCR jail search page is the statewide form used for Randolph County jail inmate lookup.
The limited form fields make accurate spelling and recent booking timing more important than on some county-run rosters.
Randolph County Roster Search Fields
The research captured the public search fields for the jail search and the daily incarceration view. The jail search is person oriented. Daily Incarcerations is better for county or institution context and quick checks after a new arrest.
| Field Label | Type | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Name | Text | Yes | Enter at least the first three letters of the last name. |
| First Name | Text | No | Narrows matches when the last name is common. |
| Search button | Button | n/a | Pressing search accepts the WVDCR terms and disclaimer. |
| County | Dropdown | For Daily Incarcerations county view | County options include Randolph. |
| Institution admissions | Results table | n/a | Displays facility admissions context, including Tygart Valley. |
Randolph County Inmate Record Notices
A complete sample Tygart Valley public profile was not reliably captured, so exact booking-profile fields should not be overstated. The documented public record fields and notices are still useful because they show what the official system accepts and how the reader should treat the result. WVDCR's public warning is the key part of any Randolph County inmate record search.
| Field or Notice | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| Last Name search | Required partial or full last name with at least three letters. |
| First Name search | Optional field used to narrow results. |
| Public-information disclaimer | Search data is public but not guaranteed complete or current. |
| Location/release/status warning | WVDCR warns that current location, release date, and status can change quickly. |
| Sentencing warning | The jail database is not the authoritative criminal case record. |
| PREA reporting notice | Alleged sexual abuse or harassment can be reported to a facility administrator or RJA central office. |
| Daily Incarcerations county dropdown | County-level active incarceration context, including Randolph. |
Randolph County Inmate Facilities
Tygart Valley is the main facility for Randolph County jail custody. Huttonsville is a state prison and work camp in the county. Those two facilities serve different populations, use different lookup logic, and should not be merged into one jail roster search.
Tygart Valley Regional Jail and Correctional Facility
400 Abbey Road
Belington, WV 26250
(304) 637-0382
Regional jail custody, pretrial and sentenced jail population.
Huttonsville Correctional Center and Jail/Huttonsville Work Camp
109 HCC Blvd.
Huttonsville, WV 26273
(304) 335-2291
State prison and work camp custody.
County State Federal Inmate Lookup
The right tool depends on the legal status. Regional jail custody usually means WVDCR jail search. Sentenced prison custody means the WVDCR prison/supervision search, which can search by OID or by name and covers active supervision, prison, or parole only. Federal custody goes to BOP or the U.S. Marshals Northern District of West Virginia. Immigration custody uses ICE ODLS. West Virginia VINE can provide notifications, but it is not a replacement for the official roster or locator.
| Custody | Where to Look | Local Use |
|---|---|---|
| Regional jail | WV Regional Jail Offender Search | First stop for Tygart Valley and Randolph County arrestees. |
| Daily jail context | Daily Incarcerations | Check Randolph County or Tygart Valley activity. |
| State prison | WVDCR prison/supervision search | Use for Huttonsville and other sentenced state custody. |
| Federal inmate | BOP inmate locator | Federal inmates from 1982 to present. |
| ICE custody | ICE ODLS | Search by A-number or biographical details. |
| Notifications | West Virginia VINE | Custody status and criminal-case notification service. |
WVDCR's offender-search landing page links the jail search, prison search, Daily Incarcerations, and escapee/absconder tools.
The landing page helps separate jail custody from prison and supervision records before a search starts.
Randolph County Booking Process
For a Randolph County arrest, the path usually moves from the arresting agency to transport and commitment into the regional jail system at Tygart Valley. The arresting agency creates the incident or arrest paperwork. Jail intake then confirms identity, reviews warrant or commitment paperwork, inventories property, completes search and security screening, records booking information, handles fingerprints and photo where applicable, screens medical and mental-health needs, classifies the person, and assigns housing.
A new booking may not appear online right away. WVDCR says information is updated regularly, but it can change quickly. When a person is missing from the online search after a recent arrest, the practical fallback chain is to ask the arresting agency whether transport occurred, call Tygart Valley, search the jail lookup with spelling variations, check Daily Incarcerations, and then check court records after charges are filed.
- Complaint
- A sworn written statement of essential facts under WV Code 62-1-1.
- Initial appearance
- The first court event where rights, charges, and release conditions are addressed.
- PR bond
- Personal recognizance release based on a promise to appear, with conditions.
- Detainer
- A hold or notice from another agency that can prevent release.
Randolph County Jail Visitation
Tygart Valley visitation is non-contact and scheduled in advance. The official rules state that the inmate is responsible for advising visitors of the rules. Visits are limited to one visit per month and 30 minutes. Each visit is limited to one adult with two minor children or two adults. The inmate must submit TVRJ Form 5-0029 between 8 a.m. Monday and noon Thursday for the next week's visit.
| Day | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3 p.m.-8 p.m. | Non-contact jail visit |
| Saturday | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | Non-contact jail visit |
| Sunday | 1 p.m.-6 p.m. | Non-contact jail visit |
Adults need valid government photo identification. Minor children must follow the parent, guardian, family-member, birth-certificate, and notarized-permission rules in the Tygart Valley visitation PDF. The rules also state there is no local transportation or bus service to the facility, and the nearest taxi is in Elkins.
Randolph County Inmate Funds
WVDCR directs family and friends to offender banking information for deposits and identifies ConnectNetwork as the deposit channel. The ConnectNetwork facility page lists WVDCR Site ID 179 and services such as AdvancePay, PIN Debit, Trust Fund, and community corrections. WVDCR also states that it has contracted with GettingOut for inmate calling and video visits.
| Service | Provider or Channel | Research Note |
|---|---|---|
| Trust deposits | ConnectNetwork | DCR banking page and ConnectNetwork payment options. |
| Phone payments | ConnectNetwork phone payment option | Vendor page lists phone, online, kiosk, and mail channels. |
| Calling and video | GettingOut | DCR calling/video page identifies the contracted vendor. |
Note: Confirm custody with Tygart Valley before sending money or planning a visit, since transfers and releases can move quickly.