Inmate Search 🔍 | Welch Correctional Center/McDowell County

Welch Correctional Center/McDowell County Corrections is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of McDowell, WV. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in McDowell 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 Welch Correctional Center/McDowell County Corrections 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

50 Court Street
Welch, West Virginia 24801

County

McDowell County

Phone Number

304-436-8530

Contact Email

[email protected]

Facility Type

County Jail

Inmate Capacity

108

Website

www.mcdowellcorrections.com

Fax Number

304-436-8565

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Welch Correctional Center/McDowell County Corrections?

Welch Correctional Center/McDowell County Corrections 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 Welch Correctional Center/McDowell County Corrections Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Welch police department at 304-436-8530 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Welch Correctional Center/McDowell County Corrections?

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

Q. What are the visitation rules of Welch Correctional Center/McDowell County Corrections?

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 304-436-8530.

Welch Correctional Center/McDowell County Corrections 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.