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Saint Marys Visiting Hours. How to Get Approved and Plan Your Visit

Get approved first, then call (304) 684-7200 to confirm visiting days and hours.

Overview

Visiting Saint Marys Correctional Center requires prior approval and a call to confirm the current schedule. The WVDCR does not post specific visiting hours for Saint Marys online. Call (304) 684-7200 before traveling to confirm current visiting days and times and to make sure you are on the approved visitor list.

Quick Facts

Visiting hours are not published online for Saint Marys. Call (304) 684-7200 to confirm.
You must be on the approved visitor list before your first visit.
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID.
Dress modestly and avoid clothing that looks like an inmate or staff uniform.
Saint Marys is in Pleasants County along the Ohio River in northwest WV.
Confirm the person is still here before traveling using the WV offender search.

Step 1. Get on the Approved Visitor List

The person must submit your name for the visitor list, and the WVDCR must approve you. This takes time. Start early and do not travel until you are confirmed.

Step 2. Call Before You Travel

Visiting hours are not posted online. Call (304) 684-7200 before your trip to confirm current visiting days and times. Hours can change due to staffing, holidays, or facility conditions.

What to Bring and Wear

Bring one valid government-issued photo ID. Leave phones and bags in your car. Dress modestly and avoid anything resembling an inmate or staff uniform.

Know the Location

Saint Marys is in Pleasants County in the far northwest corner of West Virginia, along the Ohio River. If you are coming from Charleston, plan for about a 2.5-hour drive. Confirm the person is still at Saint Marys before you go using the WV offender search.