Marion County Court Records

Court records are legal documents that detail or relate to the proceedings and judgment of a court case. They give citizens insight into their judicial system and can be documented for all types of cases, including civil, criminal, and probate cases. Marion County Court records include case files, dockets, transcripts, orders, judgments, and civil, criminal, and probate records.

West Virginia court records are important to citizens as they help ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability in the legal system. They also provide legal precedents for future cases and serve as a resource for citizens who want to look back on their records or the outcome of a case. West Virginia court records also serve as historical documents that provide a reference for the judiciary, which helps maintain consistency when the law is applied.

Are Court Records Public in Marion County?

Yes, court records are public in Marion County except if they are sealed, expunged, or otherwise restricted by court order. The West Virginia Freedom of Information Act mandates that record custodians grant public access to these open documents for inspection or copying. Although court records are public documents, state laws allow the court to restrict access to records containing sensitive information to protect privacy. Examples of court records that may be restricted from unauthorized public access include the following:

• Personal information (passwords, social security numbers, bank account numbers, etc.)
• Juvenile records
• Adoption records
• Mental health records
• Expunged and sealed records.

Marion County Court Records Search

There are several methods for conducting a Marion County Court Records search. They include the following:

• Online lookup
• Mail or phone requests
• An in-person visit to the record's custodian.

Marion County Courts

Marion County is part of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit of West Virginia. The courts in the county and their contact information are as follows:

Marion County Courthouse
219 Adams Street
Room 211
Fairmont, WV 26554
Phone: (304) 367-5360
Fax: (304) 367-5374

Marion County Magistrate Court
200 Jackson Street
Room 211
Fairmont, WV 26554
Phone: (304) 367-5330
Fax: (304) 367-5336

Marion County Family Court
Marion County Courthouse
219 Adams Street
Room 306
Fairmont, WV 26554
Phone: (304) 367-2760
Fax: (304) 367-2782

Barrackville Municipal Court
716 Pike Street
P.O. Box 26
Barrackville, WV 26559
Phone: (304) 366-9372
Fax: (304) 367-3053

Fairmont Municipal Court
500 Quincy Street,
Fairmont, WV 26554
Phone: (304) 366-9280 ext. 443
Fax: (304) 366-5533

Fairview Municipal Court
407 Main Street
PO Drawer 119
Fairview, WV 26570
Phone: (304) 449-1642

Farmington Municipal Court
1314 Mill Street,
P.O. Box 520
Farmington, WV 26571
Phone: (304) 825-6442

Mannington Municipal Court
206 Main Street
Mannington, WV 26582
Phone: (304) 986-2700
Fax: (304) 986-2125

Monongah Municipal Court
430 Bridge Street,
P.O. Box 2098
Monongah, WV 26554
Phone: (304) 534-3365
Fax: (304) 534-5180

Rivesville Municipal Court
142 Main Street
P.O. Box 45
Rivesville, WV 26588
Phone: (304) 278-5301

White Hall Municipal Court
3 Timrod Drive
White Hall, WV 26554
Phone: (304) 367-1687
Fax: (304) 367-1020

Worthington Municipal Court
274 Main Street
P.O. Box 265
Worthington, WV 26591
Phone: (304) 287-2238

Marion County Criminal Records

Criminal records (also called criminal histories or rap sheets) are comprehensive documentation of a person's criminal history from arrest to the case's judgment. Criminals contain sentencing information and can officially be used by employers, landlords, and certification bodies in background checks.

The West Virginia State Police handles statewide criminal records and makes them available upon authorized request. Their licensed third-party online resource, IdentoGO, handles all fingerprint background checks for the state, so individuals can request a criminal record by contacting them. Their contact information is as follows:

West Virginia State Police Headquarters
725 Jefferson Road
South Charleston, WV 25309
Phone: (304) 746-2450
Fax: (304) 746-2294

Get Marion County Civil Court Records

Civil court records are documents filed or created during a non-criminal legal dispute. Examples of civil court records include contract disputes, property disputes, personal injury claims, and family law cases. The Marion County Circuit Court handles all civil cases, and the official record custodian is the Marion County Circuit Clerk.

Individuals can contact the Circuit Clerk's Office and make a record request by phone, mail, or in-person visit to obtain a civil court record. To complete a record request, the requester should know and provide critical information about the sought case, including names of parties involved, case number, and filing date.

Marion County Marriage Records

The Marion County Clerk's Office is the custodian of marriage records in Marion County. Individuals can request marriage records by filling out an Application for certified copies of vital records form and submitting it to the clerk's office by mail or in person. Requesters must also submit a copy of their government-issued ID and pay the statutory fee of $5 per record.

At the state level, the Vital Registration Office of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (WVDHHR) also maintains marriage records and makes them available upon request. To obtain this record, the requester fills out a Marriage certificate request form and submits it to the vital records office by mail or in person. Marriage certificate requests from the WVDHHR costs $12.

Marion County Divorce Records

The Marion County Circuit Clerk's Office handles divorce and other court records. Individuals can visit the clerk's office to obtain a record or send a written request containing information on the case. This includes the spouses' names, date of divorce, and case numbers. The contact information for obtaining birth and death records is as follows:

Record Room
Marion County Clerk's Office
219 Adams Street,
Fairmont, WV 26554.
Phone: (304) 367-5452, (304) 367-5453, (304) 367-5454
Email: records@marioncountywv.com.

Marion County Birth and Death Records

Like other vital records, Marion County birth and death records can be obtained from the Marion County Clerk's office, which is the record's official custodian. To obtain a birth or death record, individuals can fill out an Application for certified copies of vital records form and submit it by mail or in-person to the Clerk's Office's Records room. Requesters must present a copy of a government-issued ID and pay a fee of $5 per birth or death record.

The Vital Registration Office of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (WVDHHR) also maintains birth and death records at the state level. To obtain a certified record from the WVDHHR, requesters fill out a Birth record Application form or a Death record application form and submit it to their office either in person (the fastest way) or by mail. Vital records are not public in West Virginia, so only eligible individuals can request birth and death records. Individuals eligible to obtain vital records include the following:

• The record owner if they are of legal age (for birth certificates)
• Parents
• Siblings
• Spouses
• Grandparents and grandchildren
• Legal representatives and individuals with court orders.

Marion County Probate Court Records

Marion County probate court records are official documents created and filed concerning administering the estate of a deceased person. They document the deceased person's wishes for their estate and ensure that they are legally honored. Examples of probate court records include wills, estate inventories, testemary letters, and letters of administration.

The Marion County Circuit Court oversees probate matters, and the official record custodian is the Marion County Circuit Clerk. To obtain a probate record, individuals can contact the Clerk's Office by phone or make an appointment to visit the office in person. To complete a probate court records search, requesters must provide case details, such as the deceased party's name, date of death, and case number. They may also be required to pay applicable fees for copying the records.

Marion County Clerk's Office
219 Adams Street
Room 211
Fairmont, WV 26554
Phone: (304) 367-5360
Fax: (304) 367-5374

Marion County Property Records

All documents that are created or filed to provide information on real estate properties in the county. They are created to facilitate property transactions, tax assessments, and legal matters concerning properties. The Marion County Assessor's Office is the custodian of property records in the county. Examples of property records in Marion County include the following:

• Deeds
• Mortgages
• Tax assessment records
• Property appraisal records
• Parcel Maps
• Lien records
• Zoning records
• Building permits
• Easements
• Foreclosure records
• Land use records
• Sales records.

To obtain a property record, contact the assessor's office by mail or in person and make a record request. Property details, such as parcel ID or owner name, are needed to facilitate a search. The assessor's office also makes property records available online through the Marion Property Record Search Tool. This tool allows individuals to conduct a lookup using various property information, including owner name, parcel address, district, etc. The contact information for the assessor's office is as follows:

Marion County Assessor's Office
200 Jackson Street
Fairmont, WV 26554
Phone: (304) 367-5410
Fax: (304) 366-6532

Marion County Court Records Online

Third-party websites like westvirginiacourtrecords.us can be helpful resources for accessing Marion County court records online. They provide a convenient, user-friendly interface for record lookups and can be assessed at any time from anywhere. Search parameters include name, case number, and date ranges. With these, searchers can have quicker access to court records without visiting a courthouse in person. However, third-party databases are limited as their record accuracy may vary from official government sources. Some websites may charge a subscription or one-time fee before providing the full court record.