Wood County, WV Arrests & Jail Inmate Records

Individuals may view and obtain copies of arrest records from the Wood County Sheriff's Office. They may submit a written request for records by mail or in person to:

The Sheriff's Office

P.O. Box 1985

401 2nd Street, Suite 11

Parkersburg, WV 26102

Phone: (304) 424-1945

The Sheriff's Office provides a Document Inquiry Portal that enables individuals to search for offender arrest information.

Generally, local Police Departments maintain arrest records filed by their respective officers when an arrest is made. Record seekers may visit the police stations in person where the arrest took place to obtain arrest records. To quicken the search process, they must provide adequate information, such as the offender's full name, arrest date, and incident location. The law authorizes Police Departments to charge fees for providing copies of records. The following Police Departments are found in Wood County:

• Parkersburg Police Department
• Vienna Police Department
• Williamstown Police Department

The West Virginia State Police (WVSP) maintains criminal history records, including arrest records of all counties in the state. The WVSP partners with a third party, Identogo, to provide access to criminal records. To request a criminal history record, individuals can schedule an appointment with Identogo through their website or call their toll-free line at (855) 766-7746.

Alternatively, they can request criminal records by completing the Criminal and Crash Report Request Form and submitting it by mail or in person to:

WVSP Headquarters

725 Jefferson Road

South Charleston, WV 25309

Phone: (304) 746-2450

Certain arrests may lead to the filing of formal charges and the establishment of criminal records within the county's Circuit Court and Magistrate Courts. The Wood County Circuit Clerk's Office handles all court records, including arrest records, in the county. Individuals may contact the clerk's office to access the criminal records in person. A $1 fee is charged per page for copies of the criminal record. They may also search for arrest information through the Access Portal provided by the West Virginia Judicial Branch.

The public may also access public records, which include arrest records, through reputable third-party websites like InfoTracer. This platform generally provides user-friendly search features that facilitate a more efficient process for locating records.