Wetzel County Criminal Records

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Wetzel County public records: common questions

Where to search Wetzel County records

Wetzel County, West Virginia court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Official county clerk records-information page.

Court casesOfficial county clerk records-information page
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 New Martinsville.
The sheriff page identifies Eric Daugherty as sheriff and lists 304-455-2430 as the office phone.
The sheriff page states the office serves court process, acts as a bailiff, enforces court orders, and transports prisoners and mental patients.
The sheriff page states courthouse visitors enter through security screening and firearms are prohibited.

Wetzel County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Official county clerk records-information page	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	Official sheriff duties, contacts, courthouse security, and civil-process information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Official records	Official Wetzel County government portal	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Wetzel County official source (courtswv.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.

This Wetzel 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. Wetzel County is centered on New Martinsville and has 13,734 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: New Martinsville
County-equivalent identity: 54-103
Population: 13,734 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The county seat is New Martinsville.
Local detail: The sheriff page identifies Eric Daugherty as sheriff and lists 304-455-2430 as the office phone.
Local detail: The sheriff page states the office serves court process, acts as a bailiff, enforces court orders, and transports prisoners and mental patients.
Local detail: The sheriff page states courthouse visitors enter through security screening and firearms are prohibited.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The county seat is New Martinsville.
Local detail: The sheriff page identifies Eric Daugherty as sheriff and lists 304-455-2430 as the office phone.
Local detail: The sheriff page states the office serves court process, acts as a bailiff, enforces court orders, and transports prisoners and mental patients.

How do I verify a Wetzel County court date?

For Wetzel County, start with Official Wetzel County government portal and Official sheriff duties, contacts, courthouse security, and civil-process information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I verify a Wetzel County court date depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county clerk page states that official records are available in the clerk's office and may not all be online.

Where can I request Wetzel County clerk records?

For Wetzel County, start with Official Wetzel County government portal and Official sheriff duties, contacts, courthouse security, and civil-process information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where can I request Wetzel County clerk records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county clerk page states that official records are available in the clerk's office and may not all be online.

How do I contact the Wetzel County Sheriff?

For Wetzel County, start with Official Wetzel County government portal and Official sheriff duties, contacts, courthouse security, and civil-process information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Wetzel County Sheriff depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county clerk page states that official records are available in the clerk's office and may not all be online.

Where can I ask about prisoner transportation or custody?

For Wetzel County, start with Official Wetzel County government portal and Official sheriff duties, contacts, courthouse security, and civil-process information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where can I ask about prisoner transportation or custody depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county clerk page states that official records are available in the clerk's office and may not all be online.

What security rules apply at the courthouse?

For Wetzel County, start with Official Wetzel County government portal and Official sheriff duties, contacts, courthouse security, and civil-process information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What security rules apply at the courthouse depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county clerk page states that official records are available in the clerk's office and may not all be online.

Which agency handles an incident in New Martinsville?

For Wetzel County, start with Official Wetzel County government portal and Official sheriff duties, contacts, courthouse security, and civil-process information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which agency handles an incident in New Martinsville depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county clerk page states that official records are available in the clerk's office and may not all be online.

Police, sheriff, and incident records

For police or incident records, use Official sheriff duties, contacts, courthouse security, and civil-process information. The sheriff page describes duties and contacts but does not provide a guaranteed live custody roster.

Criminal cases in Wetzel County

Start with Official county clerk records-information page for the official Wetzel County court path. County: Wetzel County government administers county services outside incorporated municipal limits. Court: West Virginia circuit, magistrate, and family courts serve Wetzel County through the state judiciary.

Jail and custody information for Wetzel County

The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. The county clerk page states that official records are available in the clerk's office and may not all be online.

Municipal and local court records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The sheriff handles transportation and law-enforcement functions, while current detention must be confirmed with the applicable jail. Municipal: New Martinsville, Hundred, and other municipalities retain local authority within incorporated boundaries.

Statewide sources for West Virginia records

Statewide West Virginia sources are separate from Wetzel 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

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

Nearby West Virginia records pages

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Official Wetzel County and West Virginia record sources

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

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