West Virginia Criminal Records
To begin, add a criminal record or view a list of
locations and
resources for West Virginia criminal records.
Gaining Access to West Virginia Criminal Records
The West Virginia State Police is responsible for the state’s repository of criminal records. In order to review a West Virginia criminal record, you must fill out a request form and mail it along with a $20 certified check or money order.
Are You Allowed to Access West Virginia Criminal Records?
West Virginia doesn’t restrict criminal records and deems conviction records public information. Authorized employers, entities and criminal justice agencies are allowed to view entire criminal records.
What Else Can be Requested?
The request form also provides space to request information about a crash report and gives you the option of ordering video tapes and photos, if applicable, for additional fees. You also have the option of ordering multiple copies of anything you request, but you’ll have to pay the same fee per copy.
If you would like to retrieve West Virginia background checks and criminal records, take the following steps:
Step 1:
Visit the West Virginia State Police website in order to download the West Virginia Background Check Request Form.
Step 2:
Fill out the request form by putting the desired quantity beside “Crime/Vehicle Crash Report,” which will return the criminal record.
Step 3:
Mail the completed form along with a certified check or money order for $20 to West Virginia State Police.
More information is available through the West Virginia State Police via the following contact details:
Persons interested in finding information contained in West Virginia arrest records will need to contact the West Virginia Regional Arrest and Correctional Facility Authority. The Authority offers an online website to make it easier to access West Virginia arrest records.
Step 1: Go to the West Virginia Regional Arrest and Correctional Facility Authority’s website and go to the West Virginia Inmate Search tool.
Step 2: Read the terms of service and disclaimer and select the agree option at the bottom. Then input the inmate’s name in the search box and hit Submit. Hit Ok if you agree to the Terms of Service when prompted.
Step 3: Results will be displayed. To view the entire available record, click the View Detail link.
For more assistance accessing West Virginia arrest records, you can contact the West Virginia Regional Arrest and Correctional Facility Authority using the information below:
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