Mount Olive Correctional Complex is West Virginia's only maximum security state prison. Located in Fayette County, it holds men serving serious sentences under tight security. This guide covers how to find someone using the WV offender search, visiting hours, sending money through ConnectNetwork, GettingOut phone calls, and mail rules. All data is verified from dcr.wv.gov.
City
Mount Olive
County
Fayette County
State
WV
Facility Type
state prison
Gender
Male
Capacity
750
Custody Levels
Maximum
Operator
West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation (WVDCR)
Address
One Mountainside Way, Mount Olive, WV 25185
Phone
(304) 442-7213
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View ArticleVisiting hours are not posted online. Call (304) 442-7213 before traveling to confirm the current schedule. Maximum security screening takes extra time.
View ArticleWest Virginia uses ConnectNetwork for deposits. Send money at connectnetwork.com with the person's name and WV DOC number.
View ArticleCalls go through GettingOut. Set up a free account at gettingout.com, add your number, and fund it so the person can call you.
View ArticleMail to One Mountainside Way, Mount Olive, WV 25185. Include the DOC number on every envelope.
View ArticleUse the West Virginia offender search at apps.wv.gov/ois/offendersearch/doc to find anyone in WV state custody, including Mount Olive Correctional Complex. Search by name or WV DOC number. Write down the DOC number, as you will need it for every deposit, letter, and visitor application.
See the full breakdownVisiting hours for Mount Olive are not published online. Call (304) 442-7213 before traveling. As a maximum security facility, Mount Olive has thorough security screening, so plan extra time. You must be on the approved visitor list before your first visit.
See the full breakdownWest Virginia state prisons use ConnectNetwork (GTL/ViaPath) for deposits. Go to connectnetwork.com or use the ConnectNetwork app, find Mount Olive Correctional Complex, and deposit with the person's name and WV DOC number. Fees apply and are shown before you confirm.
See the full breakdownCalls at Mount Olive go through GettingOut (GTL/ViaPath). Calls are outbound only: the person calls you. Create a free account at gettingout.com, add your phone number, and keep it funded. All calls are monitored and recorded.
See the full breakdownMail goes to: [Full Name and WV DOC Number], Mount Olive Correctional Complex, One Mountainside Way, Mount Olive, WV 25185. Include the DOC number on every envelope. All mail is opened and inspected. Photos should be standard 4x6 prints.
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Use the West Virginia offender search at apps.wv.gov/ois/offendersearch/doc. Search by name or WV DOC number to confirm the person is at Mount Olive. The DOC number is required for money deposits and mail.
Inmate SearchVisiting hours are not published on the WVDCR website. Call (304) 442-7213 before traveling to confirm the current visiting schedule. Mount Olive is a maximum security facility, so security screening may take extra time.
VisitationWest Virginia uses ConnectNetwork. Go to connectnetwork.com or use the ConnectNetwork app, find Mount Olive Correctional Complex, and enter the person's name and WV DOC number.
Send MoneyCalls go through GettingOut (GTL/ViaPath). Calls are outbound only, so the person calls you. Set up a free GettingOut account at gettingout.com, add your phone number, and fund it so calls connect.
Phone CallsSend mail to: [Full Name and WV DOC Number], Mount Olive Correctional Complex, One Mountainside Way, Mount Olive, WV 25185. Include the DOC number on every envelope.
MailMount Olive Correctional Complex is West Virginia's only maximum security state prison, located in Fayette County. It holds men serving serious sentences and is operated by the WV Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
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