Pendleton County Criminal Records

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Where to search Pendleton County records

Pendleton County, West Virginia court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with West Virginia judiciary county court information. Check current custody through Sheriff patrol, process-service, custody, and court-security information.

Court casesWest Virginia judiciary county court information
Current custodySheriff patrol, process-service, custody, and court-security information
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.

The Pendleton County Sheriff’s Office is at 10 South Main Street, Franklin, West Virginia.
Sheriff Bradley Kimble’s office lists phone 304-358-2214.
The sheriff’s responsibilities include patrol, investigations, service of court papers, court bailiff duties, prisoner and mental-patient transport, extraditions, and concealed-pistol licensing.
The sheriff’s page lists a bailiff/security position and separate courthouse-security personnel.

Pendleton County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	West Virginia judiciary county court information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	Sheriff patrol, process-service, custody, and court-security information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	West Virginia sheriff-agency reference	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Official records	County government portal	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.

A useful Pendleton County records search depends on matching the record to the right custodian. Use the questions below for a fast orientation, then follow the linked court, jail, police, and statewide sources for the authoritative record. Pendleton County has 5,826 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: 54-071
Population: 5,826 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The Pendleton County Sheriff’s Office is at 10 South Main Street, Franklin, West Virginia.
Local detail: Sheriff Bradley Kimble’s office lists phone 304-358-2214.
Local detail: The sheriff’s responsibilities include patrol, investigations, service of court papers, court bailiff duties, prisoner and mental-patient transport, extraditions, and concealed-pistol licensing.
Local detail: The sheriff’s page lists a bailiff/security position and separate courthouse-security personnel.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The Pendleton County Sheriff’s Office is at 10 South Main Street, Franklin, West Virginia.
Local detail: Sheriff Bradley Kimble’s office lists phone 304-358-2214.
Local detail: The sheriff’s responsibilities include patrol, investigations, service of court papers, court bailiff duties, prisoner and mental-patient transport, extraditions, and concealed-pistol licensing.

How do I contact the Pendleton County Sheriff?

For Pendleton County, start with County government portal and Sheriff patrol, process-service, custody, and court-security information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Pendleton County Sheriff depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The sheriff page does not provide a current jail roster or jail-capacity figure.

How are court papers served?

For Pendleton County, start with County government portal and Sheriff patrol, process-service, custody, and court-security information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How are court papers served depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The sheriff page does not provide a current jail roster or jail-capacity figure.

How are prisoners transported?

For Pendleton County, start with County government portal and Sheriff patrol, process-service, custody, and court-security information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How are prisoners transported depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The sheriff page does not provide a current jail roster or jail-capacity figure.

Which court handles a Pendleton County case?

For Pendleton County, start with County government portal and Sheriff patrol, process-service, custody, and court-security information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which court handles a Pendleton County case depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The sheriff page does not provide a current jail roster or jail-capacity figure.

How do I request a county record?

For Pendleton County, start with County government portal and Sheriff patrol, process-service, custody, and court-security information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request a county record depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The sheriff page does not provide a current jail roster or jail-capacity figure.

What is the difference between sheriff and municipal police services?

For Pendleton County, start with County government portal and Sheriff patrol, process-service, custody, and court-security information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What is the difference between sheriff and municipal police services depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The sheriff page does not provide a current jail roster or jail-capacity figure.

Municipal courts and other local systems

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The sheriff transports prisoners and mental patients; a current local jail roster or facility description was not verified. Municipal: The sheriff provides patrol throughout Pendleton County, while any municipal police authority may be separate.

Local cities and separate court systems

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

Pendleton County court and felony records

Start with West Virginia judiciary county court information for the official Pendleton County court path. County: Pendleton County government and elected offices administer county services. Court: Pendleton County court matters are handled through West Virginia’s judiciary; the local court circuit should be confirmed through the judiciary portal.

Police records and public-record requests

For police or incident records, use West Virginia sheriff-agency reference. Personnel and concealed-pistol licensing procedures may change and should be confirmed directly.

Pendleton County custody and jail information

For current custody information, start with Sheriff patrol, process-service, custody, and court-security information. The sheriff page does not provide a current jail roster or jail-capacity figure.

West Virginia state-level record sources

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

Nearby county coverage in West Virginia

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Official Pendleton County and West Virginia record sources

For an official starting point, use County government portal. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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