North Central Regional Jail Phone Calls and Video Visits
North Central Regional Jail uses GettingOut for phone calls and video visits. The inmate calls you. Register your number at gettingout.com before the first call.
Overview
North Central Regional Jail uses GettingOut (a GTL/Telmate product) for all inmate phone calls and video visitation. Calls go one direction: the inmate calls you. You can’t call them directly. To receive calls, create an account at gettingout.com and register the phone numbers you want calls on. Add funds so calls connect right away. Video visits run through the same GettingOut platform. The facility general number is (304) 873-1384. Note that money deposits go through a separate platform, ConnectNetwork, not GettingOut.
Quick Facts
Phone provider: GettingOut (GTL/Telmate) at gettingout.com
Call direction: the inmate calls you, you cannot call in
Create an account at gettingout.com or download the GettingOut app
Register the phone numbers you want to receive calls on
Add funds to your account so calls connect right away
Video visits also run through GettingOut, using the same account
All calls may be monitored and recorded
Money deposits use ConnectNetwork (separate from GettingOut)
Facility phone: (304) 873-1384
How to Set Up Your GettingOut Account
Before your loved one can call you from North Central Regional Jail, you need a GettingOut account with your number registered. Here is how.
Step 1: Go to gettingout.com or download the GettingOut app on iOS or Android.
Step 2: Create an account. Enter your name, email, and a password. Use your real name as it will appear on incoming call notifications.
Step 3: Add North Central Regional Jail as the facility. Search by name or browse West Virginia facilities.
Step 4: Register the phone numbers you want to receive calls on. You can add multiple numbers. Only registered numbers can receive inmate calls.
Step 5: Add funds. Deposit money into your account so calls go through right away when your loved one calls. GettingOut accepts debit and credit cards. A service fee applies.
Once your account is set up, your loved one can dial your registered number from inside the facility.
Families looking to reduce call costs can use Pigeonly’s affordable inmate calling plan, which provides a local number that lowers per-minute rates, often cutting costs by 50 to 80 percent compared to standard collect call rates.
Video Visits Through GettingOut
Video visits at North Central Regional Jail also run through GettingOut, so you only need one account for both calls and video visits.
Log in at gettingout.com, select North Central Regional Jail, and look for available video session times. Schedule the session and add funds to cover the session cost. Join at the scheduled time using a phone, tablet, or computer with a camera and microphone.
Sending Money vs. Phone Accounts
GettingOut handles your phone and video accounts. ConnectNetwork handles trust fund deposits for commissary and other spending. These are separate platforms with separate accounts. You may need both, depending on what services you want to set up. See the send money guide for ConnectNetwork instructions.
About Call Monitoring
All inmate phone calls at North Central Regional Jail may be monitored and recorded. This is standard at WV DCR facilities. Contact the facility at (304) 873-1384 for questions about privileged attorney-client calls.
Families Also Ask
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How do phone calls work at North Central Regional Jail?
The jail uses GettingOut. Calls go one direction: the inmate calls you. Set up an account at gettingout.com, register the phone numbers you want to receive calls on, and add funds. The inmate will dial your number from inside the facility.
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How do I set up a GettingOut account for calls from North Central Regional Jail?
Go to gettingout.com or download the GettingOut app. Create an account, add North Central Regional Jail as the facility, register your phone number, and add funds. The whole process takes about 10 minutes.
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Does North Central Regional Jail offer video visitation?
Yes. Video visits run through GettingOut at gettingout.com. Log in, select North Central Regional Jail, and schedule a video session. You'll join from your phone, tablet, or computer with a camera.
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Is GettingOut the same as ConnectNetwork?
Both are GTL products, but they handle different things. GettingOut is for phone calls and video visits. ConnectNetwork is for trust fund money deposits. You may need accounts with both, depending on what you want to set up.
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Are phone calls from North Central Regional Jail monitored?
Yes. All inmate phone calls may be monitored and recorded. This is standard practice at WV DCR facilities. Contact the facility at (304) 873-1384 for questions about attorney-client or privileged calls.