This is a private reference site, not a government office. It cannot confirm custody, release anyone, post bond, or retrieve an official booking record.
Contact the Record Owner
Taylor County uses a regional jail and several distinct record owners. Call before visiting because the research did not establish public inspection hours for most offices.
West Virginia DCR Central Office
1409 Greenbrier StreetCharleston, WV 25311
304-558-2036
Use for WVDCR OIS and public-record routing. Mark FOIA mail clearly and arrange inspection hours.
Tygart Valley Regional Jail and Correctional Facility
400 Abbey RoadBelington, WV 26250
304-637-0382
Fax: 304-637-0289
Ask which unit can provide public current-status or release and movement information.
Pruntytown Correctional Center and Jail
2006 Trap Springs RoadGrafton, WV 26354
Mail: P.O. Box 159
304-265-6111
Fax: 304-265-6120
Records fax: 304-265-6130
Taylor County Sheriff
214 West Main StreetGrafton, WV 26354
304-265-3428
Fax: 304-265-3016
Use for sheriff-created arrest, incident, process, and transport records, not the WVDCR release transaction.
The correct route depends on the requested item:
- For a released person or release record, begin with the Taylor County search and records path.
- For parole, probation, or Community Corrections, use Post-Release Supervision.
- For court documents, call the Magistrate Clerk at 304-265-5762 or the Circuit Clerk at 304-265-2480, both at 214 West Main Street in Grafton.
- For Taylor probation, call 304-265-5135 at the Courthouse Annex, Room 206.
- For a parole decision, contact the West Virginia Parole Board at 304-558-6366, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- For a state custody alert, call West Virginia VINE at 1-866-984-8463; the official service states help is available around the clock.
- For federal or immigration custody, use the BOP or ICE locator page listed in the footer.