Pleasants County Criminal Records

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Pleasants County public records: common questions

Where to search Pleasants County records

Pleasants County, West Virginia court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with County circuit, family, magistrate and probation court information.

Court casesCounty circuit, family, magistrate and probation court information
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.

The county seat is St. Marys.
The county is in the Third Judicial Circuit with Doddridge, Ritchie and Wirt Counties.
Pleasants and Wood Counties comprise the Third Family Court Circuit.
The Pleasants County Courthouse is at 301 Court Lane, St. Marys, WV 26170.

Pleasants County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	County circuit, family, magistrate and probation court information	County or local	Open source	August 18, 2026
Official records	County departments, sheriff, clerk and emergency-services directory	County or local	Open source	Not yet published
Official records	Pleasants County official source (wv.gov)	County or local	Open source	August 20, 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 24, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

This Pleasants 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. Pleasants County is centered on St and has 7,338 residents (2025 estimate). Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County seat or principal locality: St
County-equivalent identity: 54-073
Population: 7,338 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The county seat is St. Marys.
Local detail: The county is in the Third Judicial Circuit with Doddridge, Ritchie and Wirt Counties.
Local detail: Pleasants and Wood Counties comprise the Third Family Court Circuit.
Local detail: The Pleasants County Courthouse is at 301 Court Lane, St. Marys, WV 26170.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The county seat is St. Marys.
Local detail: The county is in the Third Judicial Circuit with Doddridge, Ritchie and Wirt Counties.
Local detail: Pleasants and Wood Counties comprise the Third Family Court Circuit.

How do I contact the Pleasants County Sheriff?

No reviewed official source for Pleasants County establishes record-type-specific police request instructions. Use County departments, sheriff, clerk and emergency-services directory to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.

Where is the Pleasants County Courthouse?

The Pleasants County Courthouse is at 301 Court Lane, St. Marys, WV 26170. Open County circuit, family, magistrate and probation court information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

Which judicial circuit handles Pleasants County cases?

Circuit matters are assigned to the Third Judicial Circuit; family matters are in the Third Family Court Circuit; magistrate court is county-based. Check County circuit, family, magistrate and probation court information to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

How do I find Pleasants County magistrate information?

Circuit matters are assigned to the Third Judicial Circuit; family matters are in the Third Family Court Circuit; magistrate court is county-based. Open County circuit, family, magistrate and probation court information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

Where can I request county records?

The reviewed official sources for Pleasants County do not identify one response-time and fee rule covering every county agency. Use County circuit, family, magistrate and probation court information for current submission instructions, fees, and response rules.

Which agency handles custody or inmate-status questions?

The reviewed official sources for Pleasants County do not identify a dedicated live inmate locator. Contact the county detention agency directly because local custody can change throughout the day.

Police, sheriff, and incident records

For police or incident records, use County departments, sheriff, clerk and emergency-services directory. No county-maintained municipal boundary map was located in the reviewed official sources.

Criminal cases in Pleasants County

The Pleasants County court path requires confirming the correct clerk and court level. County: Pleasants County Commission and elected county offices administer county government. Court: Circuit matters are assigned to the Third Judicial Circuit; family matters are in the Third Family Court Circuit; magistrate court is county-based.

Jail and custody information for Pleasants County

The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. Official pages identify offices and court assignments but do not provide a current public jail roster.

Municipal and local court records

Use County circuit, family, magistrate and probation court information for a local or municipal court path. Custody: The county departments page identifies the County Sheriff - Law Enforcement; no current public jail-roster page was located. Municipal: County jurisdiction is distinct from incorporated municipal police and court authority within municipal limits.

Statewide sources for West Virginia records

Statewide West Virginia sources are separate from Pleasants 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

St is the principal locality identified for this guide; incorporated municipalities may use separate courts and police agencies.

Official Pleasants County and West Virginia record sources

For an official starting point, use County departments, sheriff, clerk and emergency-services directory. 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 County departments, sheriff, clerk and emergency-services directory. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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