The county sheriff office serves residents of Charleston and the surrounding unincorporated areas with law enforcement, civil process, and jail services. There are 4 Sheriff locations in Charleston, West Virginia.
If you need to post bail, check on an inmate, request a police report, or have legal documents served within the county, the sheriff office listed here is your primary resource. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID for all in-person transactions.
List of Charleston City, West Virginia Sheriff
Kanawha County Sheriffs Office Headquarters
Kanawha County Sheriffs Office - Crosslanes Detachment
Kanawha County Sheriffs Office - Sissonville Detachment
Kanawha County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff near Charleston
Residents of Charleston can use the sheriff office's online inmate locator, warrant check portal, or sex offender registry before making an in-person trip — many common inquiries can be resolved without visiting the office in person.
You may also find Sheriff locations in nearby cities including Cabin Creek, Elkview, Charleston.