The West Virginia Division of Corrections is dedicated to enhancing public safety for the State of West Virginia and to provide services and responsiveness to victims of crime. Links are provided for Victim Services, Offender Look-up, Community Resources Locator, Prison and Facility Information and more. We hope you find the information on our site valuable and hope it serves you well.
Sincerely,
Commissioner Jim Rubenstein
Leadership
Vision
The vision of the West Virginia Division of Corrections is to be recognized as an innovative leader in providing quality correctional services.
Mission
The mission of the West Virginia Division of Corrections is to enhance public safety by providing a safe, secure and humane correctional system. That includes an effective community supervision program, opportunities to prepare offenders for successful re-entry and sensitivity and responsiveness to victims of crime.
The West Virginia Division of Corrections is a state agency which houses convicted Felons. WVDOC facilities include the Central Office, 12 Correctional Facilities, 4 Work Release Centers, 16 Parole Offices, 1 Training Academy and 1 Prison Industries main office. As of March 2008, the West Virginia Division of Corrections has a total of 1,832 employees; 6, 075 inmates; and 2,486 parolees.
Many of our employees are currently serving and protecting our Country. Please join us in supporting our soldiers and their families, with wishes for their safe return home. Our condolences to the families and friends of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.