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Huttonsville Visiting Hours. How to Get Approved and Plan Your Visit

Get approved first, then call (304) 335-2021 to confirm visiting days and hours.

Overview

Visiting Huttonsville Correctional Center requires two steps: get on the approved visitor list, then come during visiting hours. The WVDCR does not publish specific visiting hours for Huttonsville online, so you must call (304) 335-2021 before traveling to confirm the current schedule. You cannot visit without prior approval.

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Before You Go

Get on the approved visitor list

Required before you can visit; there's no walking in unannounced.
Call ahead for hours

(304) 335-2021. WVDCR doesn't publish specific visiting hours online for Huttonsville.
Bring a valid photo ID

Required for entry.

Quick Facts

Visiting hours are not published online for Huttonsville. Call (304) 335-2021 to confirm.
You must be on the approved visitor list before your first visit.
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID: driver's license, state ID, military ID, or passport.
Dress code is enforced. Avoid anything that resembles an inmate or staff uniform.
Huttonsville is in rural Randolph County. The drive from Charleston takes about 2.5 hours.
Confirm the person is still at Huttonsville before traveling using the WV offender search.

Step 1. Get on the Approved Visitor List

Before you visit, the person must submit your name for the visitor list, and you must pass a background check through the WVDCR. This process takes time, so start it early. Do not drive to Huttonsville until you know you are approved.

Step 2. Call Before You Travel

The WVDCR does not post specific visiting hours for Huttonsville on their website. Call (304) 335-2021 before your trip to confirm the current visiting days and times, and to make sure visiting has not been suspended due to staffing or lockdowns.

What to Bring

Bring one valid government-issued photo ID. Options include a driver’s license, state ID, military ID, or passport. Expired IDs are not accepted. Leave phones and bags in your car.

Dress Code

WV prisons enforce a dress code. Do not wear clothing that looks like an inmate uniform or staff uniform. Dress modestly. Visitors who do not meet the dress code can be turned away.

Know the Location

Huttonsville is in Randolph County in the mountains of central West Virginia. The drive from Charleston takes about 2.5 hours. Plan for mountain road conditions, especially in winter. Confirm the person is still at Huttonsville before you make the drive using the WV offender search.

Families Also Ask

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When can I visit Huttonsville Correctional Center?

Visiting hours are not published online. Call (304) 335-2021 before traveling to confirm the current schedule and that your loved one is still housed there.

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Do I need to be approved before visiting?

Yes. The person must submit your name for the visitor list, and the WVDCR must approve you after a background check. This takes time, so apply early.

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What ID do I need?

A valid government-issued photo ID: driver's license, state ID, military ID, or passport. Expired IDs are not accepted.

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How far is Huttonsville from Charleston, WV?

About 2.5 hours by car. Huttonsville is in Randolph County in the Allegheny Mountains. Plan extra time in winter when mountain road conditions can be difficult.

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