Nicholas County Jail

Nicholas County Jail, WV Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: March 12, 2024

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Location 700 Main Street Suite 3Summersville, WV 26651

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Nicholas County County can be found in the West Virginia area. Summersville – is the county seat. Nicholas County has a total population of 25043 and was formed in 1818.

Nicholas County County has a total area of 646 square miles. The zip codes in Nicholas County County are 25059, 26202, 26205, 26261, 26610, 26651, 26656, 26660, 26662, 26667, 26671, 26675, 26676, 26678, 26679, 26681, 26684, 26690, 26691.

Nicholas County Sheriff’s Office:

The Nicholas County Sheriff, William Nunley, is the head law enforcement officer in the Nicholas County county. You can reach him by calling 304-872-7880.

Address: 700 Main Street, Summersville, West Virginia, 26651, 25059, 26202, 26205, 26261, 26610, 26651, 26656, 26660, 26662, 26667, 26671, 26675, 26676, 26678, 26679, 26681, 26684, 26690, 26691.

Fax:

Phone: 304-872-7880

 

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Nicholas County Jail is located in Nicholas County County, West Virginia state. The specific address of the Nicholas County Jail is 700 Main Street Suite 3Summersville, WV 26651. The Nicholas County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 3,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 58,000. The Nicholas County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial (304)872-7880, the Nicholas County Jail information line, or fax at .

Jail History and Structure

In 1976, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Summersville. The justice center houses the Nicholas County county sheriff, Summersville police department offices, and the Nicholas County Jail. The Nicholas County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Nicholas County Jail. Originally, the Nicholas County Jail could house approximately 2189 inmates.

Over the years, the Nicholas County Jail has undergone numerous modifications and eventually became one of the largest facilities in the Nicholas County county.

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Nicholas County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Nicholas County Jail has a 138-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Nicholas County Jail.

The Nicholas County Jail 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 15. The youth detained in the Nicholas County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Nicholas County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Nicholas County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2007, a mental health unit was established at the Nicholas County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Nicholas County Jail inmates. In 2010, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Nicholas County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Nicholas County Jail inmates participate in daily group activities, contact their loved ones frequently and attend therapy sessions. There is also a general medical facility at the Nicholas County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Nicholas County Sheriffs Office

Address 700 Main Street, Summersville, West Virginia, 26651
Phone 304-872-7880

Nicholas County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Nicholas County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 700 Main Street Suite 3Summersville, WV 26651
City Summersville
State West Virginia
County Nicholas County

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

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

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

The Nicholas County Jail 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 Nicholas County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Nicholas County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Nicholas County Jail’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

Summersville, Nicholas County , WV Overview

nicknames:
The World's Largest Speed Trap
Coordinates:
38.28333°N 80.84417°W
Country:
United States
State:
West Virginia
County:
Nicholas
Founded:
1824
Government:
Mayor:
Robert Shaffer
Area:
Total:
4.53 sq mi (11.73 km2)
Land:
4.49 sq mi (11.62 km2)
Water:
0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2)
Elevation:
1,880 ft (573 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
3,572
Estimate (2019):
3,274
Density:
729.66/sq mi (281.75/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code:
26651
Area code(s):
304, 681
FIPS code:
54-77980
GNIS feature ID:
1547739

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