McDowell County Welch Correctional Center

McDowell County Welch Correctional Center, WV Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: April 28, 2024

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Location 50 Court Street, Welch, WV, 24801
Official Website http://www.mcdowellcorrections.com/SCCAbout.html

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McDowell County County can be found in the West Virginia area. Welch – is the county seat. McDowell County has a total population of 18456 and was formed in 1858.

McDowell County County has a total area of 533 square miles. The zip codes in McDowell County County are 24801, 24808, 24811, 24813, 24815, 24816, 24817, 24820, 24821, 24824, 24825, 24826, 24828, 24829, 24830, 24831, 24832, 24836, 24841, 24842, 24843, 24844, 24846, 24848, 24850, 24852, 24853, 24855, 24856, 24861, 24862, 24866, 24868, 24871, 24872, 24873, 24877, 24878, 24879, 24881, 24883, 24884, 24887, 24888, 24889, 24892, 24894, 24895, 24897, 24899.

McDowell County Sheriff’s Office:

The McDowell County Sheriff, Martin West, is the head law enforcement officer in the McDowell County county. You can reach him by calling 304-436-8526.

Address: 90 Wyoming Street, Welch, West Virginia, 24801, 24801, 24808, 24811, 24813, 24815, 24816, 24817, 24820, 24821, 24824, 24825, 24826, 24828, 24829, 24830, 24831, 24832, 24836, 24841, 24842, 24843, 24844, 24846, 24848, 24850, 24852, 24853, 24855, 24856, 24861, 24862, 24866, 24868, 24871, 24872, 24873, 24877, 24878, 24879, 24881, 24883, 24884, 24887, 24888, 24889, 24892, 24894, 24895, 24897, 24899.

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Phone: 304-436-8526

 

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McDowell County Welch Correctional Center is located in McDowell County County, West Virginia state. The specific address of the McDowell County Welch Correctional Center is 50 Court Street, Welch, WV, 24801. The McDowell County Welch Correctional Center is a correctional facility that house approximately 1,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 44,000. The McDowell County Welch Correctional Center is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 304-436-8530, the McDowell County Welch Correctional Center information line, or fax at .

Jail History and Structure

In 1977, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Welch. The justice center houses the McDowell County county sheriff, Welch police department offices, and the McDowell County Welch Correctional Center. The McDowell County county sheriff is the general overseer of the McDowell County Welch Correctional Center. Originally, the McDowell County Welch Correctional Center could house approximately 1828 inmates.

Over the years, the McDowell County Welch Correctional Center has undergone numerous modifications and eventually became one of the largest facilities in the McDowell County county.

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of McDowell County Welch Correctional Center but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The McDowell County Welch Correctional Center has a 129-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the McDowell County Welch Correctional Center.

The McDowell County Welch Correctional Center comprises three units: the girl’s detention unit, the boy’s detention unit, and the detention control center. During working hours, the staffing ratio is 1 to 8, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 11. The youth detained in the McDowell County Welch Correctional Center is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the McDowell County Welch Correctional Center, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The McDowell County Welch Correctional Center has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2011, a mental health unit was established at the McDowell County Welch Correctional Center. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the McDowell County Welch Correctional Center inmates. In 2010, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to McDowell County Welch Correctional Center inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the McDowell County Welch Correctional Center inmates participate in daily group activities, contact their loved ones frequently and attend therapy sessions. There is also a general medical facility at the McDowell County Welch Correctional Center where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Mcdowell County Sheriffs Office

Address 90 Wyoming Street, Welch, West Virginia, 24801
Phone 304-436-8526

McDowell County Welch Correctional Center — General Information

Facility Name McDowell County Welch Correctional Center
Facility Type County Jail
Address 50 Court Street, Welch, WV, 24801
Capacity 108
Facility Type Adult
City Welch
Postal Code 24801
State West Virginia
County McDowell County
Official Website http://www.mcdowellcorrections.com/SCCAbout.html

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

You need to dress appropriately while visiting the McDowell County Welch Correctional Center inmate; hence transparent and tight clothes are prohibited at the McDowell County Welch Correctional Center. You will be prohibited from visiting an inmate at the McDowell County Welch Correctional Center if you have been arrested within the past year.

Some of the prohibited items at the McDowell County Welch Correctional Center include manicure kits, nail clippers, glass bottles, metallic bottle openers, and any other material that may trigger violence within the McDowell County Welch Correctional Center.

The McDowell County Welch Correctional Center is under tight security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you are an inmate or a visitor, ensure you adhere to all the McDowell County Welch Correctional Center rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the McDowell County Welch Correctional Center authorities. You can learn more through the McDowell County Welch Correctional Center’s prison website.

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

Welch, McDowell County , WV Overview

Coordinates:
37.43722°N 81.57889°W
Country:
United States
State:
West Virginia
County:
McDowell
Area:
Total:
6.07 sq mi (15.71 km2)
Land:
6.04 sq mi (15.64 km2)
Water:
0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation:
1,322 ft (403 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
2,406
Estimate (2019):
1,644
Density:
272.32/sq mi (105.14/km2)
Time zone:
UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
Summer (DST):
UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Code:
24801
Area code(s):
304 Exchange: 436
FIPS code:
54-85228
GNIS feature ID:
1555936

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