Mercer County Jail

Mercer County Jail, WV Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: April 6, 2024

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Location 1501 W Main StPO Box 5429Princeton, WV 24740
Official Website http://www.wvmcs.org/

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Mercer County Jail is an adult correctional facility located at 1501 W Main StPO Box 5429Princeton, WV 24740. It is run by the Mercer County Sheriffs, who provides all jail services according to the state laws. The staff in this Mercer County Jail includes jail superintendent, 5 sergeants, and 14 correction deputies. These correction officers are charged with day-to-day supervision and providing care to the offenders in the Mercer County Jail. The Mercer County Jail hosts an average of 48 inmates daily and 1312 bookings annually.

Inmates are offered the following correctional programs in the Mercer County Jail:

  • Alcohol and drug dependency counseling
  • Bible study
  • Anger management
  • Adult Basic Education / GED assistance

Princeton, Mercer County, WV Overview

Coordinates:
37.36806°N 81.09583°W
Country:
United States
State:
West Virginia
County:
Mercer
Area:
Total:
3.05 sq mi (7.91 km2)
Land:
3.01 sq mi (7.81 km2)
Water:
0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2)
Elevation:
2,438 ft (743 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
6,432
Estimate (2019):
5,675
Density:
1,882.88/sq mi (726.91/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code:
24740 & 24739
Area code(s):
304
FIPS code:
54-65692
GNIS feature ID:
1555413

Mercer County West Virginia Sheriff Overview

Mercer County can be found in the eastern area of West Virginia. Princeton – is the county seat. Mercer County has a total population of 59753 and was formed in 1837.

Mercer County has a total area of 418 square miles. The zip codes in Mercer County are 24701, 24712, 24714, 24715, 24724, 24729, 24731, 24732, 24733, 24736, 24737, 24738, 24739, 24740, 24747, 24751, 25820, 25841, 25922, 25971.

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Inmate Search

There are several authorized online websites where you can search for information about inmates incarcerated in the Mercer County Jail. Even more convenient, the jail has a seamless website that has an online search engine that will lead you to an online inmate roster.

A search on the Mercer County Jail website presents the following details:

  • Name
  • Subject Number
  • Booking Number
  • Custody
  • Booking Date
  • Housing Facility

To access the roaster on the website, you click the Search button. The roaster shows:

  • Inmate’s Name
  • Whether in Custody
  • Scheduled Release Date
  • Gender

Sending a Mail/Package to Mercer County Jail

The Mercer County Jail allows the inmates to receive mail from friends and family. The facility’s official address is:

Mercer County Jail;

1501 W Main StPO Box 5429Princeton, WV 24740.

All mail and correspondence are sent via the United States Postal Service, not directly. Senders must include the inmate’s name and a relevant return address on the envelope for the mails to be delivered to the intended recipients.

Sending Money

The Mercer County Jail permits inmates to receive funds deposited into their commissary accounts. The inmates can purchase necessities from the kiosk with the funds. The Mercer County Jail prohibits direct cash and personal checks. You can only send funds to the inmates through money order or cashier checks.

Phone Calls

The Mercer County Jail allows inmates to access phones in each cell block. Inmates can only make collect calls to family, friends, and attorneys, meaning they cannot receive incoming calls. The receiver pays for the collect calls.

If you want to block an inmate’s call, call the facility through (304)487-8364 or fax through.

Visitations at Mercer County Jail

The Mercer County Jail allows inmates to receive visitors. You can only visit an inmate if they put you on their approved visitor’s list. You must provide your ID to see an inmate, and the visit lasts for up to 30 minutes.

Mercer County Sheriffs Office

Address 1501 West Main Street, Princeton, West Virginia, 24740
Phone 304-487-8364

Mercer County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Mercer County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 1501 W Main StPO Box 5429Princeton, WV 24740
City Princeton
State West Virginia
County Mercer County
Official Website http://www.wvmcs.org/

Visiting Hours

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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
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Princeton, Mercer County , WV Overview

Coordinates:
37.36806°N 81.09583°W
Country:
United States
State:
West Virginia
County:
Mercer
Area:
Total:
3.05 sq mi (7.91 km2)
Land:
3.01 sq mi (7.81 km2)
Water:
0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2)
Elevation:
2,438 ft (743 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
6,432
Estimate (2019):
5,675
Density:
1,882.88/sq mi (726.91/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code:
24740 & 24739
Area code(s):
304
FIPS code:
54-65692
GNIS feature ID:
1555413

Directions

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