Regional Jails

W.Va. Corrections Vacancies Down, Rehabilitation Efforts Expanding 

In late 2023, a shortage of more than 1,000 frontline jail and prison guards kept a nearly two year state of emergency in place, with hundreds of National Guard members filling in at detention facilities.  ...

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W.Va. Correction Commissioner Says Jails System Improving

Corrections Commissioner William Marshall said for the first time since COVID-19 hit, jail and prison guard vacancies have fallen below 1,000 - standing at 990.  We have a class of 55 right now that wi...

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House Passes Bill to Help Addicts in Jail

The House of Delegates approved a bill that expands addiction treatment available in regional jails.House Bill 4176 would create a program for inmates in…

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