Lakin Correctional Center, WV — Pigeonly Facility Guide | Pigeonly
Updated May 29, 2026
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Lakin Correctional Center, WV

Physical Address 11264 Ohio River Road, West Columbia, WV 25287

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.

Lakin Correctional Center
Facility Details

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

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Quick Facts

Visitation

  • In-person: Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
  • Video: Wednesday & Sunday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM via ConnectNetwork.
  • Visitor approval required — superintendent can deny even after background check.

Mail & Letters

  • Plain white envelope, full legal name + WV DOC offender number on address.
  • Return address required — rejected mail without one is destroyed.
  • No cash, glitter, stickers, scented paper, or staples in mail.

Mailing Address

[Inmate Full Legal Name, WV DOC Offender Number]

Lakin Correctional Center

11264 Ohio River Road

West Columbia, WV 25287

Sending Commissary

  • JailATM and JPay commonly used — confirm active vendors with the facility first.
  • Money orders accepted by mail to the facility address.
  • Phone funds are separate — deposit at connectnetwork.com.

Contact Info

  • Unit phone: (304) 674-2440 for records and visitation questions.
  • Outgoing calls only through GTL / ConnectNetwork.
  • State and jail populations use separate inmate databases.

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What You Need to Know

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Lakin 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.

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Mail 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.

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Deposit 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.

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Outgoing 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.

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Families Also Ask

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How do I find out if someone is at Lakin?

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.

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Can I visit on weekdays?

In-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.

Visitation
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How do I get approved to visit?

Contact Lakin at (304) 674-2440 to start the visitor application and background check. Approval is not guaranteed even after the background check clears.

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What are the rules for bringing children?

Children under 18 must be applied for by a parent or legal guardian on the approved visiting list. Non-parent transport requires notarized permission documentation.

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How do phone calls work?

Lakin uses GTL / ConnectNetwork for outgoing inmate calls. Set up an account at connectnetwork.com and register the number you want to receive calls on.

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Can I send photos?

Yes, through approved mail channels. Photos must meet WV DCR content and format rules. Pigeonly prints and mails compliant photos directly to Lakin.

Mail & Letters
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Is Lakin a maximum security facility?

Lakin is classified as maximum security but houses inmates at custody levels ranging from minimum to maximum.

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All information on this page comes directly from official government and facility sources. How we verify information › Last verified May 29, 2026.