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Want to learn about the Upshur County Jail?

If you or someone you know will be spending some time in the Upshur County Jail, you might be wondering what to expect. Life behind bars can be difficult, but with the right information, you can feel more prepared for the experience.

We have interviewed former inmates of Upshur County Jail, and compiled the information they have shared. Links to the left lead to the actual interviews, while information below summarizes some of the information the former inmates shared in their interviews. Take a few minutes to read through their stories and find out what life in Upshur County Jail is really like.

Attorneys
At some time in the process of your case, you will most likely have to appear in court. If you can't afford to hire a private attorney, the court may appoint a public defender to you.

Many people worry that they won't be adequately represented by an overworked, underpaid court appointed attorney. However, former inmates have expressed that they received adequate time and attention from public defenders while they were going through their court proceedings in this Upshur County.

Telephone Calls and Visitation
Keeping in touch with loved ones on the outside is very important to most inmates. Upshur County Jail has telephones that are easily accessible on a regular basis. Calls can only be made collect. These calls can be quite expensive for the receiver of the call, sometimes up to twice the amount of a normal collect call.

The jail also allows family and friends to visit inmates twice a week. Some visits are held with the inmate and visitor in the same room, and others are held with a glass wall dividing them. Visitors are not allowed to bring anything for the inmate, including food. The visits are closely supervised by jail staff, and you should expect that phone calls are also monitored.

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