Search Southern Regional Jail Without Confusing SRJ, ERJ or Court Records
For SRJ jail inmate search, start with the official West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation tools. SRJ means Southern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility in Beaver, West Virginia, near Beckley.
This page helps you search the WV jail roster, check Daily Incarcerations, verify mugshot and booking details, understand bond and court routing, send mail correctly, schedule non-contact visits, use phone/video/deposit systems, and avoid mixing SRJ with ERJ.
Fast answer: for SRJ jail inmate search, use the official WV DCR Offender Search hub, then choose Offender Search for Jails for a name lookup or Daily Incarcerations for recent admissions. Southern Regional Jail is in Beaver, Raleigh County, and serves Fayette, Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers and Wyoming counties.
Official SRJ inmate search route
Start with the WV DCR Offender Search Hub
West Virginia uses statewide correctional search tools instead of a separate county sheriff roster for every regional jail. Start at the WV DCR Offender Search hub, then pick the right tool for your situation.
Official nameSouthern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility
Common searchSRJ / Beckley Regional Jail
Address1200 Airport Road, Beaver, WV 25813
Visitation line304-256-6738
SRJ vs ERJ: Do Not Search the Wrong West Virginia Regional Jail
Your keyword list includes erj jail inmate search, but ERJ and SRJ are different facilities. This page is for Southern Regional Jail near Beckley. ERJ is Eastern Regional Jail in Martinsburg.
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SRJ Jail Inmate Search
Use this page when the person may be at Southern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility in Beaver, near Beckley, WV.
Served counties: Fayette, Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers and Wyoming.
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ERJ Jail Inmate Search
ERJ usually means Eastern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility in Martinsburg, WV.
Many Beckley-area arrests route to Southern Regional Jail, but court records still depend on the county where the case was filed.
Do not assume every Beckley search is a Raleigh County court case.
Search rule: SRJ = Southern Regional Jail near Beckley/Beaver. ERJ = Eastern Regional Jail in Martinsburg. If the facility name, county or city does not match, switch routes before sending money or calling.
How to Complete an SRJ Jail Inmate Search Step by Step
Use a broad search first, then verify the facility field. The WV Regional Jail search disclaimer says records can change quickly and court records should be used for the underlying criminal action.
Open the official WV DCR Offender Search hub.
Use dcr.wv.gov/offendersearch. This page links to Daily Incarcerations, Jail Offender Search, Prison Search and Escapees/Absconders.
Choose “Offender Search for Jails” for name lookup.
Use the jail search when you have a person’s name or offender number and need current or recent regional-jail custody.
Enter at least the first three letters of the last name.
Add first name only if the results are too broad. Try legal names, nicknames, hyphenated names, maiden names and spelling variations if nothing appears.
Confirm the facility says Southern Regional Jail or SRJ.
Do not treat a similar name as a match until the facility, county, name and available identifying details line up.
Save the OID/offender number and custody details.
You may need these details for mail, deposits, calls/video, facility calls, court records and VINE notifications.
Use Daily Incarcerations for recent admissions.
If the arrest was very recent, the Daily Incarcerations route may help you check admissions by county or institution.
Use WV Judiciary for case outcome.
Jail search is for custody and facility clues. Court records are where you verify hearings, filings, bond orders, pleas and dispositions.
WV DCR Search Tools: Daily Incarcerations vs Jail Search vs Prison Search
A strong SRJ search starts by picking the right tool. West Virginia separates recent jail admissions, regional-jail name lookup, prison search and escapee/absconder search.
Daily IncarcerationsUse when: the arrest or admission is recent and you want a same-day or date-based custody clue.Do next: verify any SRJ result with the jail offender search and court county.
Offender Search for JailsUse when: you have a name or OID and want current or recent regional jail custody.Do next: confirm facility reads Southern Regional Jail before sending mail or funds.
Offender Search for PrisonsUse when: the person may be sentenced or transferred to WV prison custody.Do next: do not assume a missing SRJ result means no custody; check the state prison search.
Escapees and AbscondersUse when: you specifically need WV DCR escapee or absconder categories.Do next: do not use this as a normal jail roster replacement.
Practical takeaway: use Jail Offender Search for a known person, Daily Incarcerations for recent jail movement, Prison Search for sentenced custody and court records for legal status.
SRJ Mugshots, Booking Details and Record Fields Explained
Many users search “SRJ mugshots” or “Beckley jail inmate search” looking for a booking photo. A mugshot is only an identity clue, not a conviction or final case result.
NameWhat it helps with: finding a possible match in WV DCR search results.Do not assume: a name-only match is the right person when names are common.
OID / offender numberWhat it helps with: matching the correct person across jail, mail, deposits and follow-up calls.Do not assume: the OID is the same as a court case number.
FacilityWhat it helps with: confirming SRJ, ERJ, another regional jail, prison custody or transfer.Do not assume: “WV jail” always means Southern Regional Jail.
Admission or booking dateWhat it helps with: matching a recent arrest, daily incarceration listing or timeline.Do not assume: public data appears immediately after arrest.
Charge informationWhat it helps with: understanding why the person is listed in custody.Do not assume: the booking charge is the final filed charge or disposition.
Bond or court noteWhat it helps with: knowing whether court follow-up or magistrate contact is needed.Do not assume: a jail entry is the final bond order. Use the filing court.
Presumption of innocence: an SRJ listing, mugshot, charge, admission entry, bond note or facility assignment is not a conviction. Use the court record for final legal outcome.
No SRJ Result? Check These Missing-Record Causes
A blank result can mean wrong spelling, recent intake, release, transfer, wrong regional jail, wrong county or wrong custody system.
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Search fixes
Search only the first three or more letters of the last name.
Remove the first name if spelling may be different.
Try legal name, nickname, middle name, maiden name and hyphenated surname.
Use OID/offender number if known.
Check Daily Incarcerations for same-day admission activity.
Recheck after intake, court transport or processing delays.
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Routing fixes
Check ERJ if the arrest was in Berkeley, Jefferson or Morgan County.
Check South Central Regional Jail if the case is Charleston/Kanawha-area.
Check WV prison search after sentencing or transfer.
Check Federal BOP if the detention is federal.
Use court records if the person was released but the case continues.
Call SRJ at 304-256-6726 when custody must be verified before travel.
Call-ready checklist: before calling, write down full legal name, date of birth if known, arrest date, arresting agency, county, possible aliases, and whether you already checked WV DCR Daily Incarcerations, Jail Search, Prison Search and ERJ.
Southern Regional Jail Address, Phone and Facility Facts
WV DCR lists Southern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility in Beaver, Raleigh County. The official facility page states it was built in 1994 and serves seven counties in southeastern West Virginia.
State-operated regional jail and correctional facility.
Beaver location near Beckley and I-64 access.
Custody search handled through WV DCR tools.
Visitation, mail, calls/video and deposits use WV DCR statewide rules plus facility instructions.
Counties Served by Southern Regional Jail
The facility sits in Raleigh County, but the case may belong to another county. This matters for bond, court records, clerk copies and hearing questions.
Fayette County
Use SRJ custody search, then Fayette court records when the case county is Fayette.
Greenbrier County
Use WV DCR for custody and Greenbrier court sources for the legal case.
Mercer County
Search SRJ, then verify court, bond and docket questions in Mercer County.
Monroe County
SRJ may hold the person, but Monroe County may hold the court record.
Raleigh County
Beckley-area arrests often connect here, but verify the arresting agency and court.
Summers County
Custody may route through SRJ while court follow-up remains county-specific.
Wyoming County
Check SRJ facility assignment, then Wyoming court details for case status.
Outside SRJ area
If the county is not listed, check the correct WV regional jail or state/federal system.
Important: jail location and court county are not always the same. SRJ is in Raleigh County, but a person housed there may have a case from Fayette, Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Summers or Wyoming County.
SRJ visits are not walk-in social visits. The official facility page lists a request and scheduling process, visitor limits and 30-minute non-contact visits.
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Inmate request first
WV DCR states inmates must submit a request for visitation using SRJ form 5-0029.
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Visitor limits
Each visit is limited to one adult and two minor children or two adults.
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Visit length
Each inmate is permitted one visit per month. Visits are 30 minutes, non-contact and must be scheduled in advance.
Confirm the inmate is still at SRJ.
Check WV DCR before scheduling. Transfers and releases can happen quickly.
Make sure the inmate submitted the visitation request.
If the inmate has not submitted the required SRJ form, the visit may not be ready to schedule.
Call the visitation line.
Use 304-256-6738 for non-contact visitation scheduling.
Ask about ID, minors and special visit proof.
Special visit requests for unusual circumstances are directed to the Chief Correctional Officer and proof may be required.
Before driving: call the visitation line, confirm the visit is approved, confirm visitor ID rules, and check whether weather, lockdown, transport, court movement or facility changes affect the schedule.
Phone Calls, Video Visits and GettingOut
WV DCR states it has contracted with GettingOut to provide calling and video visits to inmates. Use the official DCR page before downloading apps or adding funds.
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Calling
Use the WV DCR calling page first, then follow the GettingOut route listed there.
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Video visits
Video visit access depends on inmate custody status, facility rules, account setup and schedule availability.
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App route
WV DCR points users to the GettingOut app for iOS or Android devices.
Call safety: jail calls, video visits and messages are not private legal strategy channels. Avoid discussing case facts, alleged conduct, witnesses, evidence, passwords, protective-order issues or plans that could harm the case.
WV DCR lists the ConnectNetwork app route for iOS and Android devices.
Search the inmate first.
Do not add money until you confirm the person is in WV DCR custody and the facility is SRJ or the correct transfer location.
Use the exact name and OID/offender number.
A typo can route funds incorrectly or delay support resolution.
Choose trust-fund deposit, not bond.
Trust deposits are for inmate account use; bond and court payments are separate court processes.
Save the receipt.
Keep confirmation numbers until the inmate account issue is resolved.
Payment warning: never pay from a random ad, social message, caller, text or unofficial “mugshot” page. Start from WV DCR or the official vendor route and verify the account type.
How to Mail a Letter to a Southern Regional Jail Inmate
WV DCR publishes statewide scanned-letter instructions. Use the inmate’s full name, OID number and full facility name; do not abbreviate the facility as “SRJ” on the envelope.
WV DCR scanned-letter format
Inmate First and Last Name and OID Number
Southern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility
PO Box 336
Phoenix, MD 21131
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Do this before mailing
Use the full facility name with no abbreviation.
Include the inmate’s first and last name and OID number.
Include your full first and last name in the return address.
Include a complete return address.
Send only a handwritten or typed letter for scanning.
No photographsWV DCR says if an envelope contains photographs, it will be returned to the sender.Use only the official rule, not old third-party photo instructions.
One offender onlyWV DCR says a letter can only be sent to one offender.Do not list multiple inmates in one envelope.
No enclosuresWV DCR says no attachments or enclosures are allowed with the letter.Do not include cards, stickers, extra papers, money, stamps or unsupported items.
Mail takeaway: the jail address and the scanned-mail address are not the same task. For personal letters, follow the WV DCR scanned-letter route. For legal mail or special material, verify directly with WV DCR/SRJ before mailing.
Bond, Bail and Magistrate Court After an SRJ Lookup
SRJ custody search may show custody clues, but bond and case action are court issues. WV Magistrate rules describe on-call magistrate duties for initial appearances and taking bond for people in jail.
Jail custody
Use WV DCR Jail Offender Search or Daily Incarcerations to confirm SRJ custody.
Court county
Use the county tied to the case, not just Raleigh County where SRJ sits.
Bond question
Use the correct magistrate or circuit court clerk when bond status, hearing date or filing details matter.
Deposit mistake
ConnectNetwork trust deposits are not court bond payments. Verify before paying.
Do not pay blindly: confirm the person, facility, case county, court and bond conditions before any payment. Do not rely on a mugshot page, screenshot or caller as proof.
How to Check WV Court Records for an SRJ Inmate
The WV Judiciary court-record access page separates circuit court search and magistrate court search. Magistrate Record Search can help identify basic case information, but the Judiciary says court documents themselves are not available online through that search and users should contact the clerk in the county where the case was filed.
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Circuit Court records
Use WV Judiciary Court Records Access when a circuit case, felony stage, appeal, indictment or court filing needs follow-up.
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Magistrate records
Magistrate Record Search allows first name, last name or case number searches and returns up to 30 records.
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Copies and proof
For copies of specific court records, contact the magistrate court clerk or circuit clerk in the county where the case was filed.
Copy the case county from the SRJ record.
If the county is missing, use the arresting agency or charge context.
Open WV Judiciary Court Records Access.
Use the circuit or magistrate search route depending on case type.
Search by name or case number.
Compare county, defendant name, charge, filing date and court location before relying on a match.
Call the clerk for records or unclear entries.
Online docket information may not include documents, certified copies or final disposition.
WV DCR lists VINE as a victim notification service for custody status information and automatic notification when an offender’s status changes.
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Phone registration
WV DCR lists 1-866-WV4-VINE / 1-866-984-8463 for custody status information and automatic phone notification registration.
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Email registration
WV DCR says victims can register for notification by email at VINELink.
Notification note: WV DCR states VINE does not call when an offender is being moved until the offender is in the new facility. Recheck the WV DCR locator if a transfer is suspected.
PREA, Sexual Misconduct Reporting and Safety
WV DCR’s PREA page states that it fully investigates allegations of sexual abuse or harassment regardless of source and refers appropriate cases to the WV State Police for criminal investigation.
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PREA hotline
WV DCR lists 1-855-366-0015 for sexual misconduct reporting.
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Alternate phone
WV DCR also lists 304-352-4724 for reporting sexual misconduct.
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Email
WV DCR lists dcrprea@wv.gov. Include incident details, victim, suspect, time and date when known.
Emergency rule: for immediate danger, call 911. Do not wait for an online search result or email response when safety is urgent.
Southern Regional Jail Map and Driving Notes
Southern Regional Jail is in Beaver near Beckley, not downtown Beckley and not Martinsburg. Confirm the destination before driving because ERJ and SRJ are several hours apart.
Destination check: SRJ is at 1200 Airport Road, Beaver, WV 25813. WV DCR directions reference I-64/I-77 toward Beckley and Airport Road exits. ERJ is in Martinsburg, not Beckley or Beaver.
Official Links and What to Do After Opening Each One
Use these official links by task. This keeps the page from becoming a generic link dump and helps you avoid wrong payments, wrong mail routes and wrong court counties.
Use the WV DCR Offender Search hub and choose Offender Search for Jails or Daily Incarcerations. Southern Regional Jail is listed by WV DCR as a facility in Beaver, Raleigh County, West Virginia.
Is SRJ the same as Beckley Regional Jail?
People often call it Beckley Regional Jail because it is near Beckley, but the official name is Southern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility. WV DCR lists the facility at 1200 Airport Road, Beaver, WV 25813.
Is ERJ jail inmate search the same as SRJ jail inmate search?
No. ERJ usually means Eastern Regional Jail in Martinsburg, serving Berkeley, Jefferson and Morgan counties. SRJ means Southern Regional Jail in Beaver near Beckley, serving Fayette, Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers and Wyoming counties.
What counties does Southern Regional Jail serve?
WV DCR lists Fayette, Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers and Wyoming counties as the counties served by Southern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility.
What is the Southern Regional Jail phone number?
WV DCR lists the Southern Regional Jail main phone as 304-256-6726 and the non-contact visitation scheduling line as 304-256-6738.
How do I schedule a visit at Southern Regional Jail?
WV DCR says inmates must submit SRJ form 5-0029, each inmate is permitted one visit per month, visits are 30 minutes and non-contact, and visits must be scheduled before the visitation day. Call 304-256-6738 for scheduling.
How do I send mail to an SRJ inmate?
WV DCR says letters must be mailed with the inmate’s first and last name, OID number, full facility name with no abbreviations, PO Box 336, Phoenix, MD 21131. The sender must include a complete first and last name and full return address.
How do I add money for a Southern Regional Jail inmate?
WV DCR Offender Banking lists trust-fund deposits by phone at 888-988-4768, online through ConnectNetwork.com, or through the ConnectNetwork mobile app.
How do I check an SRJ inmate’s court case?
Use WV Judiciary Court Records Access for circuit and magistrate court searches. Because SRJ serves multiple counties, check the county where the case was filed, not just the jail location in Raleigh County.
What if I cannot find the person in the SRJ inmate search?
Try fewer name filters, check Daily Incarcerations, confirm the correct county, check ERJ or another WV facility if the arrest happened outside SRJ’s service area, use prison search after sentencing, and call Southern Regional Jail if custody status must be confirmed.
Bottom line: for SRJ jail inmate search, use official WV DCR tools first, confirm the result says Southern Regional Jail or SRJ, save OID/facility/county/court details, then use the correct official follow-up route for visits, mail, deposits, calls, VINE, PREA and WV court records.
Independent guide note: JailInmateSearches.org is not the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Southern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, Eastern Regional Jail, GettingOut, ConnectNetwork, VINELink, WV Judiciary, any county court, any sheriff’s office, any bail bonding company or the Federal Bureau of Prisons. This page explains official public resources and practical steps. Arrests, mugshots, charges, facility listings, admissions, bond notes and custody records do not prove guilt. Confirm current custody, court dates, release conditions, visitation, deposits, phone, mail and records directly with the responsible official source.
