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 Sheriff's Office
Kanawha County Sheriffs Office Headquarters
Kanawha County Sheriffs Office - Crosslanes Detachment
Kanawha County Sheriffs Office - Sissonville Detachment
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.