Pocahontas County Criminal Records

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Pocahontas County public records: common questions

Where to search Pocahontas County records

Pocahontas 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 Marlinton.
Pocahontas County is part of the Twenty-Ninth Judicial Circuit with Greenbrier County.
Braxton, Pocahontas and Webster Counties comprise the Twenty-Seventh Family Court Circuit.
The county circuit clerk is listed at the Pocahontas County Courthouse, 900 Tenth Avenue, Marlinton, WV 24954.

Pocahontas 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	September 10, 2026
Police and incident records	County sheriff contact and law-enforcement information	County or local	Open source	September 1, 2026
Official records	County commission and county-government portal	County or local	Open source	September 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 September 11, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

A useful Pocahontas 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. Pocahontas County is centered on Marlinton and has 7,602 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: Marlinton
County-equivalent identity: 54-075
Population: 7,602 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The county seat is Marlinton.
Local detail: Pocahontas County is part of the Twenty-Ninth Judicial Circuit with Greenbrier County.
Local detail: Braxton, Pocahontas and Webster Counties comprise the Twenty-Seventh Family Court Circuit.
Local detail: The county circuit clerk is listed at the Pocahontas County Courthouse, 900 Tenth Avenue, Marlinton, WV 24954.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The county seat is Marlinton.
Local detail: Pocahontas County is part of the Twenty-Ninth Judicial Circuit with Greenbrier County.
Local detail: Braxton, Pocahontas and Webster Counties comprise the Twenty-Seventh Family Court Circuit.

How do I contact the Pocahontas County Sheriff?

The reviewed Pocahontas County law-enforcement source provides a direct records-request path. Use County sheriff contact and law-enforcement information to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.

Where is the Pocahontas County Courthouse?

The approved official source set for Pocahontas County does not document one current directory covering every relevant official. Verify the responsible office and its current contact details through the county government.

Which circuit handles a Pocahontas County criminal case?

No reviewed official source for Pocahontas County establishes a definitive court assignment for every case type. 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 contact Pocahontas County magistrate court?

Current approved sources for Pocahontas County do not substantiate a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. 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?

Current approved sources for Pocahontas County do not substantiate one response-time and fee rule covering every county agency. Use County sheriff contact and law-enforcement information for current submission instructions, fees, and response rules.

How can I verify custody or inmate status?

Current approved sources for Pocahontas County do not substantiate a dedicated live inmate locator. Contact the county detention agency directly because local custody can change throughout the day.

Municipal courts and other local systems

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

Local cities and separate court systems

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

Pocahontas County court and felony records

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

Police records and public-record requests

For police or incident records, use County sheriff contact and law-enforcement information. No official municipal boundary map was located in the reviewed sources.

Pocahontas County custody and jail information

The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. The reviewed official sources provide sheriff and court contacts but not a current online custody roster.

West Virginia state-level record sources

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

Official Pocahontas County and West Virginia record sources

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

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