Hancock County, WV Jail and Prison System

Address:	701 Prison Blvd, Sparta, GA 31087
Phone:	706-444-1000
Fax:	706-444-1137
Website:	http://www.dcor.state.ga.us/Facilities/hancock-state-prison
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hancock-State-Prison/1411278415798195

Hancock State Prison is a Close security level State Prison located in the city of Sparta, West Virginia. The facility houses Male Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under West Virginia state and federal laws. The State Prison was opened in 1991 Hancock State Prison has a total population of 96, being the th largest facility in West Virginia. The facility has a capacity of 1,191 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.

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96 Population

1,191 Capacity

How Do I Visit an Inmate in Hancock State Prison?

Locating an Inmate in Hancock State Prison

The best way to locate or get information of any inmate currently incarcerated in Hancock State Prison is to contact the State Prison for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/.

Be Approved

Make sure an inmate you are visiting have placed you on their approved visiting list.

Be Prepared to Hancock State Prison Visiting Rules

For information on official policy that outlines the regulations and procedures for visiting a Hancock State Prison inmate contact the facility directly via 706-444-1000 phone number.

Visitation Days and Hours

Hancock State Prison State Prison has visiting hours on Tuesdays, Thursdays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the State Prison directly.

Visiting a Hancock State Prison inmate on holidays:

The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.

	USP General Visiting Hours
Mon	—
Tue	9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Tier I and Tier II)
Wed	—
Thu	9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Tier I and Tier II)
Fri	—
Sat	9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (General Population)
Sun	9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (General Population)
Hol	9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (General Population Only)

How to Send a Mail/Care Package to an Inmate?

Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at Hancock State Prison.

To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the State Prison administration at 706-444-1000.

You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page here.