Monongalia County, WV Public Records

Courts in Monongalia County

Court Records in Monongalia County, West Virginia

Monongalia County consists of Circuit, Magistrate, Family, Municipal Courts, and the Legislative Claims Commission. Circuit Courts handle both civil and criminal cases, especially those beyond the reach of other courts. Magistrate Courts deal with specific civil and criminal cases, like disputes over property titles and defamation cases. Family Courts oversee matters related to domestic issues, guardianships, and protective orders. Municipal Courts focus on enforcing local laws. The Legislative Claims Commission handles civil claims against the state and its agencies.

The Monongalia County Circuit Clerk's Office offers public access to court records, case filings, judgments, and orders. These records can be accessed either online or by visiting the office at the courthouse. Providing case numbers or full names of parties will expedite records request services. A processing fee may be involved, and identification for certain record types may be required.

Jails and Prisons in Monongalia County

Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Monongalia County, West Virginia

Inmate records in Monongalia County are maintained by the Monongalia County Sheriff's Office, which operates the county jail facility called the North Central Regional Jail. which houses both pre-trial detainees and inmates serving shorter sentences, residents can access inmate record information such as their names, charges, booking dates, and release dates, in-person or online. To search online, the West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority provides an inmate search tool on their official website.

An inmate record typically includes details such as the inmate's name, booking date, charges, bond amount, and occasionally a booking photo. For those seeking information on state or federal inmates, there are no state or federal prisons directly within Monongalia County, but the West Virginia Department of Corrections website offers a search tool for inmates in state facilities. Federal inmate information can be accessed through the Federal Bureau of Prisons website, which also provides a searchable inmate database for federal facilities across the country.

Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Monongalia County

Arrest Records in Monongalia County, West Virginia

Arrest Records in Monongalia County are maintained by the Monongalia County Sheriff's Office and local law enforcement agencies, including the Morgantown Police Department, West Virginia University Police Department, Granville Police Department & Town Office, Westover Police Department Administration, Star City Police Department, Morgantown Police-Juvenile and Westover Police Department. These records provide details about arrests, such as the charges filed, the arresting agency, and the identity of the detained individual. Booking photos and other related information may also be included. Arrest records are accessible either by visiting the Sheriff's Office or through the county's online public records request portal. Each police department may provide additional specific records or reports related to arrests within their jurisdiction.