Ritchie County Jail

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Updated on: January 28, 2024

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Location 109 North StHarrisville, WV 26362

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Ritchie County County can be found in the West Virginia area. Harrisville – is the county seat. Ritchie County has a total population of 9774 and was formed in 1843.

Ritchie County County has a total area of 451 square miles. The zip codes in Ritchie County County are 26148, 26161, 26178, 26325, 26327, 26337, 26346, 26362, 26407, 26415, 26421.

Ritchie County Sheriff’s Office:

The Ritchie County Sheriff, Terrance M. Snodgrass, is the head law enforcement officer in the Ritchie County county. You can reach him by calling 304-643-2262.

Address: 109 East North Street, Harrisville, West Virginia, 26362, 26148, 26161, 26178, 26325, 26327, 26337, 26346, 26362, 26407, 26415, 26421.

Fax:

Phone: 304-643-2262

 

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Ritchie County Jail is located in Ritchie County County, West Virginia state. The specific address of the Ritchie County Jail is 109 North StHarrisville, WV 26362. The Ritchie County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 2,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 54,000. The Ritchie County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial (304)643-2262, the Ritchie County Jail information line, or fax at .

Jail History and Structure

In 1975, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Harrisville. The justice center houses the Ritchie County county sheriff, Harrisville police department offices, and the Ritchie County Jail. The Ritchie County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Ritchie County Jail. Originally, the Ritchie County Jail could house approximately 1413 inmates.

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

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Ritchie County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Ritchie County Jail has a 151-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Ritchie County Jail.

The Ritchie 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 9, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 16. The youth detained in the Ritchie County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Ritchie County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Ritchie County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2006, a mental health unit was established at the Ritchie County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Ritchie County Jail inmates. In 2010, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Ritchie County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Ritchie 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 Ritchie County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Ritchie County Sheriffs Office

Address 109 East North Street, Harrisville, West Virginia, 26362
Phone 304-643-2262

Ritchie County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Ritchie County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 109 North StHarrisville, WV 26362
City Harrisville
State West Virginia
County Ritchie County

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

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

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

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

Harrisville, Ritchie County , WV Overview

Coordinates:
39.21000°N 81.05083°W
Country:
United States
State:
West Virginia
County:
Ritchie
Area:
Total:
1.59 sq mi (4.13 km2)
Land:
1.58 sq mi (4.10 km2)
Water:
0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation:
856 ft (261 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
1,876
Estimate (2019):
1,674
Density:
1,056.82/sq mi (408.08/km2)
Time zone:
UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
Summer (DST):
UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Code:
26362
Area code(s):
304
FIPS code:
54-35428
GNIS feature ID:
1540017

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