Find an Inmate at Lakin Correctional Center
State WV OIS search vs. county jail records — two databases, one facility.
Overview
Lakin houses both state-sentenced inmates and county jail detainees in separate systems. Use the WV DCR Offender Search for state inmates. For recent jail bookings, call (304) 674-2440 and ask for jail records.
Find an Inmate at Lakin Correctional Center, WV
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Quick Facts
- State inmates: WV OIS Offender Search at apps.wv.gov/OIS/OffenderSearch
- Jail detainees: not in OIS — call (304) 674-2440 for jail records
- Search by full legal name, date of birth, or WV DOC offender number
- Daily roster updated each morning at apps.wv.gov/OIS/OffenderSearch/RJA/Daily
State Inmates — WV OIS
Search at apps.wv.gov/OIS/OffenderSearch. Filter by Lakin Correctional Center or search statewide to find transfers.
County Jail Side
Recent jail bookings won’t appear in WV OIS. Call (304) 674-2440 and ask for the jail records office.
Full Step-by-Step Guide
For detailed search steps, troubleshooting, and what to do when she’s not showing up, see the complete inmate search guide.
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