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Where to search Putnam County records

Putnam County, West Virginia court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Official Putnam County government homepage, offices, services, and court links. Check current custody through Official county prosecutor law-enforcement and Western Regional Jail custody information.

Court casesOfficial Putnam County government homepage, offices, services, and court links
Current custodyOfficial county prosecutor law-enforcement and Western Regional Jail custody 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.

Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is at 236 Courthouse Drive, Suite 8, Winfield, West Virginia 25213; its listed office telephone number is 304-586-0256.
The Sheriff’s Office lists separate law-enforcement, detective, drug, home-confinement, judicial-process, and road-patrol divisions.
The Sheriff’s Office states that its Home Confinement Division monitors people throughout Putnam County’s 350.23 square miles and parts of Cabell and Kanawha counties.
Putnam County uses Western Regional Jail in Barboursville to house people incarcerated pursuant to an arrest or a Putnam County court order.
The West Virginia Judiciary lists Putnam County Circuit Court at the Putnam County Judicial Building, 12093 Winfield Road, Winfield, with a listed court telephone number of 304-586-0262.
The West Virginia Judiciary directory lists Stephanie M. Smith as Putnam County Circuit Court clerk at the Judicial Building, with a listed telephone number of 304-586-0203.

Putnam County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Official Putnam County government homepage, offices, services, and court links	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	Official county prosecutor law-enforcement and Western Regional Jail custody information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	Official Putnam County Sheriff’s Office mission, services, and public resources	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	West Virginia Judiciary official Putnam County Circuit Court location, judges, clerk, and contact information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	Putnam County official source (putnamcountywv.gov)	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 Putnam 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. Putnam County has 56,885 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: 54-079
Population: 56,885 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is at 236 Courthouse Drive, Suite 8, Winfield, West Virginia 25213; its listed office telephone number is 304-586-0256.
Local detail: The Sheriff’s Office lists separate law-enforcement, detective, drug, home-confinement, judicial-process, and road-patrol divisions.
Local detail: The Sheriff’s Office states that its Home Confinement Division monitors people throughout Putnam County’s 350.23 square miles and parts of Cabell and Kanawha counties.
Local detail: Putnam County uses Western Regional Jail in Barboursville to house people incarcerated pursuant to an arrest or a Putnam County court order.
Local detail: The West Virginia Judiciary lists Putnam County Circuit Court at the Putnam County Judicial Building, 12093 Winfield Road, Winfield, with a listed court telephone number of 304-586-0262.
Local detail: The West Virginia Judiciary directory lists Stephanie M. Smith as Putnam County Circuit Court clerk at the Judicial Building, with a listed telephone number of 304-586-0203.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is at 236 Courthouse Drive, Suite 8, Winfield, West Virginia 25213; its listed office telephone number is 304-586-0256.
Local detail: The Sheriff’s Office lists separate law-enforcement, detective, drug, home-confinement, judicial-process, and road-patrol divisions.
Local detail: The Sheriff’s Office states that its Home Confinement Division monitors people throughout Putnam County’s 350.23 square miles and parts of Cabell and Kanawha counties.

How do I contact the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, dispatch, detective unit, or civil-process division?

For Putnam County, start with Official Putnam County government homepage, offices, services, and court links and Official Putnam County Sheriff’s Office mission, services, and public resources, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, dispatch, detective unit, or civil-process division depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources did not provide a Putnam County jail roster because county custody is handled through Western Regional Jail.

How can I determine whether someone arrested in Putnam County is housed at Western Regional Jail?

For Putnam County, start with Official Putnam County government homepage, offices, services, and court links and Official Putnam County Sheriff’s Office mission, services, and public resources, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I determine whether someone arrested in Putnam County is housed at Western Regional Jail depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources did not provide a Putnam County jail roster because county custody is handled through Western Regional Jail.

How do I verify bond, visitation, release, or transfer information for a person in Western Regional Jail?

For Putnam County, start with Official Putnam County government homepage, offices, services, and court links and Official Putnam County Sheriff’s Office mission, services, and public resources, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I verify bond, visitation, release, or transfer information for a person in Western Regional Jail depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources did not provide a Putnam County jail roster because county custody is handled through Western Regional Jail.

What does the Putnam County Sheriff’s Judicial Division handle?

For Putnam County, start with Official Putnam County government homepage, offices, services, and court links and Official Putnam County Sheriff’s Office mission, services, and public resources, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What does the Putnam County Sheriff’s Judicial Division handle depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources did not provide a Putnam County jail roster because county custody is handled through Western Regional Jail.

Which matters belong in Putnam County Circuit, Family, or Magistrate Court?

For Putnam County, start with Official Putnam County government homepage, offices, services, and court links and Official Putnam County Sheriff’s Office mission, services, and public resources, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which matters belong in Putnam County Circuit, Family, or Magistrate Court depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources did not provide a Putnam County jail roster because county custody is handled through Western Regional Jail.

How can I contact the Putnam County Circuit Court clerk or locate the Judicial Building?

For Putnam County, start with Official Putnam County government homepage, offices, services, and court links and Official Putnam County Sheriff’s Office mission, services, and public resources, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I contact the Putnam County Circuit Court clerk or locate the Judicial Building depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources did not provide a Putnam County jail roster because county custody is handled through Western Regional Jail.

What are the eligibility and monitoring rules for Putnam County home confinement?

For Putnam County, start with Official Putnam County government homepage, offices, services, and court links and Official Putnam County Sheriff’s Office mission, services, and public resources, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What are the eligibility and monitoring rules for Putnam County home confinement depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources did not provide a Putnam County jail roster because county custody is handled through Western Regional Jail.

Which municipal police department handles a particular address in Winfield, Hurricane, or another Putnam County community?

For Putnam County, start with Official Putnam County government homepage, offices, services, and court links and Official Putnam County Sheriff’s Office mission, services, and public resources, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which municipal police department handles a particular address in Winfield, Hurricane, or another Putnam County community depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources did not provide a Putnam County jail roster because county custody is handled through Western Regional Jail.

Municipal courts and other local systems

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: Putnam County uses Western Regional Jail in Barboursville for people held pursuant to arrests or Putnam County court orders. State prisons, juvenile facilities, and federal detention are separate custody systems. Municipal: Cities and towns including Winfield and Hurricane have separate municipal police and local-government functions. The responsible agency or court depends on the specific address, offense, and proceeding.

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.

Putnam County court and felony records

Start with West Virginia Judiciary official Putnam County Circuit Court location, judges, clerk, and contact information for the official Putnam County court path. County: Putnam County government provides county services including law enforcement, emergency services, public health, and county administrative functions. Municipal police departments and other agencies may have separate authority within incorporated areas. Court: Putnam County has state Circuit, Family, and Magistrate Court services. The county Sheriff’s judicial division describes support for the 29th Judicial Circuit, while a West Virginia Judiciary directory page labels the Circuit Court entry as Circuit Number 7, so the court’s current circuit designation should be verified directly.

Police records and public-record requests

For police or incident records, use Official Putnam County Sheriff’s Office mission, services, and public resources. The reviewed sources did not independently verify a current booking status, bond amount, visitation schedule, or release date for a specific person.

Putnam County custody and jail information

For current custody information, start with Official county prosecutor law-enforcement and Western Regional Jail custody information. The reviewed official sources did not provide a Putnam County jail roster because county custody is handled through Western Regional Jail.

West Virginia state-level record sources

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

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Official Putnam County and West Virginia record sources

For an official starting point, use Official Putnam County government homepage, offices, services, and court links. 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 Official Putnam County government homepage, offices, services, and court links. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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