Upshur County Jail

Upshur County Jail, WV Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: February 2, 2024

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Location 38 W Main St Rm 101Buckhannon, WV 26201

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

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

Upshur County Sheriff’s Office:

The Upshur County Sheriff, David Coffman, is the head law enforcement officer in the Upshur County county. You can reach him by calling 304-472-1180.

Address: 38 West Main Street, Buckhannon, West Virginia, 26201, 26201, 26210, 26215, 26218, 26219, 26228, 26229, 26234, 26236, 26237.

Fax:

Phone: 304-472-1180

 

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Upshur County Jail is located in Upshur County County, West Virginia state. The specific address of the Upshur County Jail is 38 W Main St Rm 101Buckhannon, WV 26201. The Upshur County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 3,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 48,000. The Upshur County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial (304) 472-1185, the Upshur County Jail information line, or fax at .

Jail History and Structure

In 1976, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Buckhannon. The justice center houses the Upshur County county sheriff, Buckhannon police department offices, and the Upshur County Jail. The Upshur County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Upshur County Jail. Originally, the Upshur County Jail could house approximately 2413 inmates.

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

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Upshur County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Upshur County Jail has a 158-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Upshur County Jail.

The Upshur 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 7, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 13. The youth detained in the Upshur County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Upshur County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Upshur County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2004, a mental health unit was established at the Upshur County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Upshur County Jail inmates. In 2009, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Upshur County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Upshur 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 Upshur County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

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

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

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

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

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

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

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