Upshur County Jail

Upshur County Jail, WV Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: April 14, 2024

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Location 38 W Main St Rm 101Buckhannon, WV 26201

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Upshur County Jail is an adult correctional facility located at 38 W Main St Rm 101Buckhannon, WV 26201. It is run by the Upshur County Sheriffs, who provides all jail services according to the state laws. The staff in this Upshur County Jail includes jail superintendent, 4 sergeants, and 10 correction deputies. These correction officers are charged with day-to-day supervision and providing care to the offenders in the Upshur County Jail. The Upshur County Jail hosts an average of 49 inmates daily and 1339 bookings annually.

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

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

Buckhannon, Upshur County, WV Overview

nicknames:
Named after Native American Indian Chief Buckongahelas
Coordinates:
38.98917°N 80.22417°W
Country:
United States
State:
West Virginia
County:
Upshur
Government:
Mayor:
Robbie Skinner
Area:
Total:
2.85 sq mi (7.38 km2)
Land:
2.85 sq mi (7.38 km2)
Water:
0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation:
1,430 ft (436 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
5,639
Estimate (2019):
5,394
Density:
1,893.30/sq mi (731.03/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code:
26201
Area code(s):
304, 681
FIPS code:
54-11188
GNIS feature ID:
1536594

Upshur County West Virginia Sheriff Overview

Upshur County can be found in the southern area of West Virginia. Buckhannon – is the county seat. Upshur County has a total population of 24465 and was formed in 1851.

Upshur County has a total area of 354 square miles. The zip codes in Upshur County are 26201, 26210, 26215, 26218, 26219, 26228, 26229, 26234, 26236, 26237.

Upshur County Sex Offender Registry

Upshur County Sex Offender Registry

Inmate Search

There are several authorized online websites where you can search for information about inmates incarcerated in the Upshur 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 Upshur 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 Upshur County Jail

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

Upshur County Jail;

38 W Main St Rm 101Buckhannon, WV 26201.

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 Upshur County Jail permits inmates to receive funds deposited into their commissary accounts. The inmates can purchase necessities from the kiosk with the funds. The Upshur 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 Upshur 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) 472-1185 or fax through.

Visitations at Upshur County Jail

The Upshur 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.

Upshur County Sheriffs Office

Address 38 West Main Street, Buckhannon, West Virginia, 26201
Phone 304-472-1180

Upshur County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Upshur County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 38 W Main St Rm 101Buckhannon, WV 26201
City Buckhannon
State West Virginia
County Upshur County

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

Buckhannon, Upshur County , WV Overview

nicknames:
Named after Native American Indian Chief Buckongahelas
Coordinates:
38.98917°N 80.22417°W
Country:
United States
State:
West Virginia
County:
Upshur
Government:
Mayor:
Robbie Skinner
Area:
Total:
2.85 sq mi (7.38 km2)
Land:
2.85 sq mi (7.38 km2)
Water:
0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation:
1,430 ft (436 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
5,639
Estimate (2019):
5,394
Density:
1,893.30/sq mi (731.03/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code:
26201
Area code(s):
304, 681
FIPS code:
54-11188
GNIS feature ID:
1536594

Directions

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