Everything families need — inmate lookup, visiting, commissary, mail, and phone access at Lakin Correctional Center in West Columbia, WV. West Virginia's only all-female prison. Verified from WV DCR.
City
West Columbia
County
Mason County
State
West Virginia
Facility Type
State Prison + County Jail
Gender
Female only
Capacity
543
Operator
WV DCR
Phone Vendor
GTL / ConnectNetwork
Address
11264 Ohio River Road, West Columbia, WV 25287
Phone
(304) 674-2440
Inmate Locator
WV OIS Offender Search ↗Enter your loved one's full legal name - the name on their official ID - for the most accurate match.
Find their current location, facility name, and housing details - updated from official government records.
See the facility address, phone number, visitation hours, and the steps to get in touch.
Send photos, letters, and set up phone access - all through Pigeonly, built for families like yours.
Mailing Address
[Inmate Full Legal Name, WV DOC Offender Number]
Lakin Correctional Center
11264 Ohio River Road
West Columbia, WV 25287
Visitor application, background check, and why approval isn't guaranteed even after clearance.
View ArticleJailATM, JPay, money orders, and what to do when a deposit doesn't go through.
View ArticleWV OIS search, jail vs. prison databases, and what to do when she's not showing up.
View ArticleLakin offers in-person visits Saturday and Sunday (9 AM – 3 PM) and video visits Wednesday and Sunday (8 AM – 6 PM) through GTL/ConnectNetwork. Every visitor needs prior approval via background check. Children's visits require extra documentation — notarized permission if someone other than a parent transports the child.
See the full breakdownMail to full legal name and WV DOC offender number at the unit address. Plain white envelope, return address required. Standard 4×6 photo prints allowed — no Polaroids, glitter, or cash.
See the full breakdownDeposit through JailATM or JPay after confirming active vendors with the facility at (304) 674-2440. Money orders accepted by mail. Phone funds use a separate ConnectNetwork account.
See the full breakdownOutgoing phone calls and video visits through GTL / ConnectNetwork at connectnetwork.com. Calls are one-direction — she calls you. Fund your prepaid account before the first call connects.
See the full breakdown6 of 7 questions
Use the WV DCR Offender Search at apps.wv.gov/OIS/OffenderSearch for state-sentenced inmates. If she was recently booked into Lakin's jail side, call (304) 674-2440 and ask for the jail records office.
Inmate SearchIn-person visits are weekends only — Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Video visits are available Wednesday and Sunday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM through GTL/ConnectNetwork.
VisitationContact Lakin at (304) 674-2440 to start the visitor application and background check. Approval is not guaranteed even after the background check clears.
VisitationChildren under 18 must be applied for by a parent or legal guardian on the approved visiting list. Non-parent transport requires notarized permission documentation.
VisitationLakin uses GTL / ConnectNetwork for outgoing inmate calls. Set up an account at connectnetwork.com and register the number you want to receive calls on.
Contact InfoYes, through approved mail channels. Photos must meet WV DCR content and format rules. Pigeonly prints and mails compliant photos directly to Lakin.
Mail & LettersLakin is classified as maximum security but houses inmates at custody levels ranging from minimum to maximum.
Facility InfoAll information on this page comes directly from official government and facility sources. How we verify information › Last verified May 29, 2026.