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Where to search Brooke County records

Brooke County, West Virginia court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with West Virginia Judiciary Brooke County Circuit Court information, judicial circuit, courthouse, and circuit clerk contacts.

Court casesWest Virginia Judiciary Brooke County Circuit Court information, judicial circuit, courthouse, and circuit clerk contacts
Current custodyConfirm the current jail or detention source with the local agency.
Statewide recordsUse the West Virginia state-level source described below when available.
Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.

Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

Brooke County is located in West Virginia's Northern Panhandle, according to the county government's official portal.
The county government portal lists 632 Main Street, Wellsburg, West Virginia, as its primary contact address and 304-737-3661 as a county contact number.
The Brooke County Judicial Center is at 620 Main Street, Wellsburg, West Virginia 26070, with circuit court telephone number 304-737-1400.
Brooke County is part of West Virginia's First Judicial Circuit with Hancock and Ohio counties.
The Brooke County Assessor's Office is at 200 Courthouse Square, Wellsburg, and states that it values property while levying bodies determine taxes.

Brooke County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	West Virginia Judiciary Brooke County Circuit Court information, judicial circuit, courthouse, and circuit clerk contacts	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	Brooke County government portal, county offices, commission, clerk, assessor, sheriff, and departments	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Official records	Brooke County Assessor property valuation, office location, hours, and contact information	County or local	Open source	Not yet published
Court cases	Brooke County official source (courtswv.gov)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	Brooke County official source (brookecountysheriff.com)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 10, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

This Brooke County records guide is organized around the way the information is actually maintained. Begin with the Q&A for the record you need, then use the source map below to confirm a case, custody status, incident report, or statewide search. Brooke County has 21,142 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 54-009
Population: 21,142 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Brooke County is located in West Virginia's Northern Panhandle, according to the county government's official portal.
Local detail: The county government portal lists 632 Main Street, Wellsburg, West Virginia, as its primary contact address and 304-737-3661 as a county contact number.
Local detail: The Brooke County Judicial Center is at 620 Main Street, Wellsburg, West Virginia 26070, with circuit court telephone number 304-737-1400.
Local detail: Brooke County is part of West Virginia's First Judicial Circuit with Hancock and Ohio counties.
Local detail: The Brooke County Family Court is part of the First Family Court Circuit with Hancock and Ohio counties and is located at 620 Main Street, Third Floor, Wellsburg.
Local detail: The Brooke County Assessor's Office is at 200 Courthouse Square, Wellsburg, and states that it values property while levying bodies determine taxes.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Brooke County is located in West Virginia's Northern Panhandle, according to the county government's official portal.
Local detail: The county government portal lists 632 Main Street, Wellsburg, West Virginia, as its primary contact address and 304-737-3661 as a county contact number.
Local detail: The Brooke County Judicial Center is at 620 Main Street, Wellsburg, West Virginia 26070, with circuit court telephone number 304-737-1400.

How can I find Brooke County circuit, family, or magistrate court dates?

For Brooke County, start with Brooke County government portal, county offices, commission, clerk, assessor, sheriff, and departments and West Virginia Judiciary Brooke County Circuit Court information, judicial circuit, courthouse, and circuit clerk contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I find Brooke County circuit, family, or magistrate court dates depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county portal and sheriff site do not establish a continuously current jail roster or booking history.

How do I contact the Brooke County Circuit Clerk or Family Court?

For Brooke County, start with Brooke County government portal, county offices, commission, clerk, assessor, sheriff, and departments and West Virginia Judiciary Brooke County Circuit Court information, judicial circuit, courthouse, and circuit clerk contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Brooke County Circuit Clerk or Family Court depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county portal and sheriff site do not establish a continuously current jail roster or booking history.

How can I request Brooke County court records?

For Brooke County, start with Brooke County government portal, county offices, commission, clerk, assessor, sheriff, and departments and West Virginia Judiciary Brooke County Circuit Court information, judicial circuit, courthouse, and circuit clerk contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I request Brooke County court records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county portal and sheriff site do not establish a continuously current jail roster or booking history.

How can I check whether someone is held in West Virginia regional jail custody?

For Brooke County, start with Brooke County government portal, county offices, commission, clerk, assessor, sheriff, and departments and West Virginia Judiciary Brooke County Circuit Court information, judicial circuit, courthouse, and circuit clerk contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I check whether someone is held in West Virginia regional jail custody depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county portal and sheriff site do not establish a continuously current jail roster or booking history.

Which agency handles law enforcement in Brooke County and its municipalities?

For Brooke County, start with Brooke County government portal, county offices, commission, clerk, assessor, sheriff, and departments and West Virginia Judiciary Brooke County Circuit Court information, judicial circuit, courthouse, and circuit clerk contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which agency handles law enforcement in Brooke County and its municipalities depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county portal and sheriff site do not establish a continuously current jail roster or booking history.

How can I search Brooke County property assessments or parcel information?

For Brooke County, start with Brooke County government portal, county offices, commission, clerk, assessor, sheriff, and departments and West Virginia Judiciary Brooke County Circuit Court information, judicial circuit, courthouse, and circuit clerk contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I search Brooke County property assessments or parcel information depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county portal and sheriff site do not establish a continuously current jail roster or booking history.

How are Brooke County property assessments different from taxes?

For Brooke County, start with Brooke County government portal, county offices, commission, clerk, assessor, sheriff, and departments and West Virginia Judiciary Brooke County Circuit Court information, judicial circuit, courthouse, and circuit clerk contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How are Brooke County property assessments different from taxes depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county portal and sheriff site do not establish a continuously current jail roster or booking history.

How do I identify the correct municipal office for an incident or records request?

For Brooke County, start with Brooke County government portal, county offices, commission, clerk, assessor, sheriff, and departments and West Virginia Judiciary Brooke County Circuit Court information, judicial circuit, courthouse, and circuit clerk contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I identify the correct municipal office for an incident or records request depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county portal and sheriff site do not establish a continuously current jail roster or booking history.

Police, sheriff, and incident records

For police or incident records, use Brooke County government portal, county offices, commission, clerk, assessor, sheriff, and departments. West Virginia regional-jail inmate information can change quickly and may not reflect current location, release status, or complete records.

Criminal cases in Brooke County

Start with West Virginia Judiciary Brooke County Circuit Court information, judicial circuit, courthouse, and circuit clerk contacts for the official Brooke County court path. County: Brooke County government and county offices administer countywide functions, while incorporated municipalities retain their own local governmental authority. Court: Brooke County circuit and family matters are handled within West Virginia's First Judicial Circuit and First Family Court Circuit, which also include Hancock and Ohio counties. Magistrate and appellate jurisdiction are separate.

Jail and custody information for Brooke County

The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. The county portal and sheriff site do not establish a continuously current jail roster or booking history.

Municipal and local court records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Brooke County Sheriff's Office provides county law-enforcement services, but West Virginia regional jail custody and inmate-location information are handled through the state regional-jail system. Verify current custody with the official state inmate search or facility. Municipal: Municipal governments exercise authority within incorporated places in Brooke County. Municipal boundaries and contacts should be verified through the West Virginia Secretary of State municipal directory and the relevant city or town.

Statewide sources for West Virginia records

Statewide West Virginia sources are separate from Brooke County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

Cities covered by local record systems

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

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Official Brooke County and West Virginia record sources

For an official starting point, use Brooke County Assessor property valuation, office location, hours, and contact information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use Brooke County Assessor property valuation, office location, hours, and contact information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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