Inmate Search 🔍 | Western Virginia Regional Jail

Western Virginia Regional Jail is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Independent City, VA. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Independent City County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Western Virginia Regional Jail are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

5885 West River Road
Salem, Virginia 24153

County

Independent City County

Phone Number

540-378-3700

Facility Type

County Jail

Inmate Capacity

605

Website

www.wvarj.org

Fax Number

540-380-3143

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Western Virginia Regional Jail?

Western Virginia Regional Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Western Virginia Regional Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Salem police department at 540-378-3700 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Western Virginia Regional Jail?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Virginia inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Virginia.

Q. What are the visitation rules of Western Virginia Regional Jail?

Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 540-378-3700.

Western Virginia Regional Jail Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.