Cabell County Court Records

Cabell County court records are official documents on legal proceedings within Cabell County Circuit, Magistrate, Family, and Municipal Courts. Such records include case documents and files on civil, criminal, probate, family laws, and juvenile court prosecutions.

Cabell County court records may contain information such as

• Case type, filing date, and case number
• Docket entries
• Names of the involved parties
• Complaints/Petitions
• Answers/Responses
• Exhibits and Evidence
• Judgments and Orders
• Appeals and post-trial information
• Case transcript.

West Virginia court records are crucial documents for maintaining law and order in state and local governance. They set precedents and are referenced for similar cases in the future. In addition, they protect the rights of persons living within West Virginia State.

Are Court Records Public in Cabell County?

Yes, Cabell County court records are public. According to §29B-1-1 et seq of the West Virginia Code, unless the laws state otherwise, all persons are entitled to complete information on government affairs and official acts of government employees.

Notwithstanding, West Virginia laws exempt public disclosure of:

• Adoption records
• Juvenile records
• Confidential Informant Information
• Mental and Medical Health Records
• Records of Grand Jury Proceedings
• Victim and Witness Information
• Sealed and Expunged records
• Trade Secrets and Proprietary Information
• Sensitive Financial Information
• Family law records such as those on domestic violence, child custody and support, and guardianship.

Cabell County Court Records Search

There are several options for a general search for online and offline search for Cabell County court records. Persons seeking access to documents on legal proceedings within the various courts in Cabell County may need to log in to the specific record online repository (this may be a government or private database) and use the onsite search tools to seek out the records.

Also, interested persons can search for Cabell County court records through phone calls, faxes (if available), emails, or visits to the custodian agencies' physical locations. In addition, Cabell County court records may be available through public notice boards, libraries, and local media.

Cabell County Court Records Search by Name

A name-based search for any Cabell County court records will involve using a name as the search criterion for information on specific court cases. Visit the records online repository, select the name option as the search criteria, enter the name associated with the record into the search tools, and look up information about Cabell County civil and criminal case trials.

Also, to request access to a Cabell County court record from their custodian agencies, requesters should include the case name or the name of the record owner to aid the search process. Notwithstanding the search method for Cabell County court records, requesters may need to pay access or copy fees.

Cabell County Courts

The Cabell County court system reflects the West Virginia State judicial structure. In Cabell County, the Circuit Court exercises broad authority over criminal and civil case prosecutions; it handles cases beyond the lower courts' Jurisdiction. These may include felonies and misdemeanors, civil claim cases where the amount in dispute is higher than $300.00, probate cases, juvenile delinquencies, and family law matters such as child abuse and protective orders cases.

In comparison, the Cabell County Magistrate Court presides over preliminary hearings for all types of crimes, misdemeanors, and general civil claims where the disputed amounts are less than $5,000.00 (the Magistrate Court has original authority over civil claims for amounts less than $300.00), as well as municipal ordinance violations that are beyond the Jurisdiction of the Municipal Court.

Cabell County Family Courts adjudicate family matter-related cases, while the Municipal Courts oversee cases involving municipal ordinance violations. To locate the various courts in Cabell County, use the contact information below.

Cabell County Circuit Court

Cabell County Circuit Court
Cabell County Courthouse
750 5th Avenue,
P.O. Box 545
Huntington,
WV 25710
Phone: (304) 526-8622
Fax: (304) 526-8699

Cabell County Magistrate Court
Cabell County Magistrate Court
Cabell County Courthouse
750 5th Avenue
Huntington,
WV 25701
Phone: (304) 526-8642
Fax: (304) 526-8646

Cabell County Family Court
Cabell County Family Court
Cabell County Courthouse
750 5th Avenue
Huntington,
WV 25701
Phone: (304) 526-8622
Fax: (304) 526-8699

Cabell County Municipal Courts

Barboursville Municipal Court
721 Central Avenue,
P.O. Box 262 Barboursville,
WV 25504
Phone: (304) 736-5204 ext. 7

Huntington Municipal Court
800 5th Avenue,
P.O. Box 1659
Huntington,
WV 25717
Phone: (304) 696-5920
Fax: (304) 696-4493

Milton Municipal Court
1139 Smith Street,
P.O. Box 98
Milton,
WV 25541
Phone: (304) 743-3032
Fax: (304) 743-1872

Cabell County District Court Records

In Cabell County, the Circuit Court handles cases that should be within the jurisdiction of a district court. Generally, a district court presides over a variety of civil and criminal cases; these include cases on

• Contract Disputes
• Personal Injury Claims
• Property Disputes
• Family Law Matters
• Probate Cases
• Small Claims
• Felony Crimes
• Misdemeanors
• Juvenile Matters
• Civil Rights
• Intellectual Property
• White Collar Crimes
• Habeas Corpus
• Appellate Cases.

To access documents and information on Cabell County district court cases, visit the Cabell County Circuit Court Clerk's Office at

750 5th Avenue, Room 114
Huntington,
WV 25701
Phone: (304) 526-8622
Fax: (304) 526-8699

Cabell County Criminal Records

Criminal records are official documents on individuals' crime-related activities. Courts and law enforcement agencies generate criminal records as part of trial and enforcement duties.

In Cabell County and other parts of the United States, Law enforcement agencies create arrest records when they take individuals into custody for crimes against persons or the society. Arrest records document charges against individuals for various offenses.

Per West Virginia laws, Cabell County criminal records are public. Notwithstanding, the laws exempt access:

• Juveniles criminal records
• Criminal records of ongoing investigations
• Sealed and Expunged criminal records
• Criminal records whose public disclosure may expose victim or witness information.

To access Cabell County arrest records and other public documents in the possession of law enforcement agencies:

• Contact the Cabell County Sheriff's Office at

750 5th Avenue, Suite 101, Huntington,
WV 25701
Phone: (304) 526-8663
Fax: (304) 526-8649

• Log in to the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation Inmate Search Page and use a name to look for information relating to Cabell’s arrest records
• Visit the Huntington Police Department's website:
  • Scroll down and click Criminal Reports
  • On the new page, click Case to access the Case Search Portal
  • Select the appropriate options from the drop menus, indicate the type of offense, and enter the case number into the search tools to look for Cabell arrest records through case reports
• Call or visit the Barboursville Police Department or Milton Police Department and request access to Cabell County arrest records in their possession at the following addresses:

Barboursville Police Department
815 Main St.
Barboursville, WV 25504
Phone: (304) 736-5203

Milton Police Department
1139 Smith Street
Milton,
WV 25541
Phone: (304) 743-9211

Cabell County Criminal Court Case Lookup

The Cabell County Circuit, Magistrate, Municipal, and Family Courts create criminal records to describe the process and outcome of criminal cases within their jurisdictions. Criminal court case information encompasses arrest records, documents on court proceedings, verdicts, convictions, and incarceration.

To access Cabell County's criminal court case information:

• Log in to the West Virginia Magistrate Case Record Search Portal, enter the case and citation numbers, provide other necessary information, and search for information on Cabell County criminal records
• Visit the Cabell County Circuit Clerk's Office and request access to the county's criminal records in their possession.

Get Cabell County Civil Court Records

Cabell County civil court records are official documents, files, and information on non-criminal case prosecutions within Cabell County, WV. In Cabell County, the Circuit, Magistrate, and Family Courts have varying jurisdictions over civil cases. Civil court records encompass but are not limited to documents on

• Lawsuits and Claims
• Family Law Cases
• Small Claims
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes
• Probate Cases
• Debt Collection
• Property Disputes.

For privacy reasons, requesters may have to prove eligibility or show authorization to access certain Cabell County civil records (for example, access to exempted records and those on family law matters may require proof of tangible interest).

The Cabell County Circuit Court Clerk's Office is the custodian of civil court records within Cabell County. To access Cabell County civil court records, requesters should

• Call, visit, or email the Cabell County Clerk's Office and request access to civil court case documents at:

750 5th Ave Suite 108
Huntington,
WV 25701
Phone: (304) 526-8631
Email: coclerk@cabellcountyclerk.org

• Log in to the West Virginia Magistrate Case Record Search Portal and look for case records on civil court proceedings within Cabell County courts.

Cabell County Family Court Records

Family court records offer detailed information on family-related case prosecutions. In Cabell County, the Family Court handles cases relating to

• Adoption
• Child Support and Custody
• Divorce
• Paternity
• Domestic Violence and Protective Orders
• Spousal Support.

Cabell County family law records are documentation of family-related issue adjudications; they play a crucial role in protecting the rights of persons involved in family matter disputes. In addition, Cabell County family court records provide a legal frame for future family-related case trials. Also, they are data sources for genealogical researchers who may want to delve into family histories.

Although Cabell County family court records are public, there may be restrictions on public access to some documents and information. For instance, adoption records and documents relating to domestic violence cases are exempt from public disclosure; requesters must show authorization or proof of tangible interest to access them.

To access Cabell County family court records:

• Visit the Cabell County Circuit Court and request information on family court records
• Call or visit the Cabell County Family Court and request access to family court records.

Cabell County Marriage and Divorce Records

Cabell County marriage and divorce records are official documents on the legal union and separation of couples in Cabell County, WV.

Marriage and divorce records are public documents in Cabell County. However, custodian agencies may redact certain information to protect the privacy of the owners of the records. Cabell County Clerk's Office is the custodian of the county's marriage and divorce records.

To access a Cabell County marriage certificate or divorce decree, call or visit the Cabell County's Clerk Office and formally request to access the marriage or divorce records. Also, Cabell County marriage certificates are accessible online through the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources (WVDHHR) website and the Cabell County West Virginia Vital Records Request Webpage. To obtain a Cabell County marriage certificate:

• Download a Marriage Certificate Request Form, fill it out, and mail it to

Vital Registration Office

Room 165
350 Capitol Street
Charleston
WV, 25301-3701
Phone: (304) 558-2931

• Log in to the Cabell County WV Records Request Page
• Click the Marriage Certificate link and provide the necessary information to request a Cabell marriage certificate
• Order a Cabell County marriage certificate through the affiliate third-party website on the WVDHHR Certificate Request Page.

Cabell Birth and Death Records

Cabell County birth and death records are Vital documents that detail live-change events within the county. Birth and death are official documents relating to the birth and demise of individuals.

Per West Virginia laws, birth and death records are not public documents; access to Cabell County's birth and death records is restricted to family members of the owners of the records, entities with legal authorization, and court orders. However, the public can access a Cabell County birth certificate and death records 100 years from the birth of the owner or 50 from their demise.

Birth and death records are important documents for official identification. Also, they play a crucial role in government health policies and epidemiological research.

Cabell County Vital records (including birth and death records) are accessible through the WVDHHR and the Cabell County WV Vital Records Request Page.

To access Cabell County's birth and death records:

• Visit the Cabell County, West Virginia Vital Records Request Page:
  • Click the online birth or death certificate request link to access the online questionnaire
  • Provide answers to questions on the subsequent pages
  • Make payment to copies ($5.00 certificate fee and an additional $5.00 per extra copy)
  • Submit the application
• Log in to the WVDHHR Vital Registration Certificate Request Page:
  • Click the link to the affiliate third-party website and order for Cabell County birth or death records, or download a birth or death certificate request form, fill it out, and mail it to the WVDHHR Vital Registration Office

For expedited delivery of Cabell County Vital records, an additional $30.45 fee applies. To access Cabell County's birth and death records through the WVDHHR website, the following fees apply:

• $12.00 per copy of a certificate (this includes a non-refundable search fee)
• An additional $12.00 search fee per three-year period for records not found on the computerized system
• $18.50 shipping cost for online requests through the affiliate third-party website (UPS delivery).

Cabell County Probate Court Records

Cabell County probate court records refer to official documents on the administration of the estate of a deceased person. In Cabell County, the Circuit Court handles probate cases while the Circuit Court Clerk's Office maintains probate court records.

Cabell County's probate court records include documents on cases on:

• Estate Administration
• Guardianship
• Conservatorship
• Wills
• Trust Administration.

To obtain Cabell County Probate Court records, call the Cabell County Probate Department's Records Room at (304) 526-9820 or email RecordRoom@cabellcountyclerk.org. Also, interested persons can visit the Cabell County Clerk's Office at the Cabell County Courthouse.

Cabell County Property Records

Cabell County property records are official documents relating to the estate within the county. Property records information include

• Parcel Numbers
• Property Deeds
• Building Permits
• Plat Maps
• Liens and Encumbrances
• Property Tax Information
• Property Sales History
• Zoning Information
• Mortgages.

The County Clerk's Office is the custodian of property records in Cabell County. To access Cabell County's property-related documents and information, call (304) 526-8687 or email helpdesk@cabellassessor.com. Also, requesters can contact the Cabell County Clerk's Office or visit the Assessor's Office at:

750 5th Avenue, Suite 104
Huntington,
WV 25701.

Cabell County Court Records Online

Persons seeking access to documents on legal proceedings within the various courts in Cabell County may need to log in to the specific record online repository (this may be a government or private database) and use the onsite search tools to seek out the records.

Alternatively, third-party online repositories, such as westvirginiacourtrecords.us, may provide access to documents and information. Operating independently of any government agency, such platforms may offer easy and convenient access to official and unofficial documents. Using third-party online resources to source Cabell court records may also reduce the time and costs of accessing the records of custodian agencies. Notwithstanding the pros of third-party online resources, users should be aware of the potential risks of using non-official sources to obtain government records. Documents sourced from some third-party databases may be incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated.