Upshur County Court Records

Court records in Upshur County include all documents received, generated, and maintained by county courts concerning their legal proceedings. Examples of Upshur County court records include docket sheets, summons, subpoenas, and decrees that may provide information such as:

• Party names
• Case number/ID and type
• File date and status
• Charges or complaints
• Hearing information
• Summary of actions or list of filings
• Final judgment or verdict.

Court records on criminal cases may also contain arrest data from Upshur County arrest records or inmate rosters.

Are Court Records Public in Upshur County?

Yes, in line with the West Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), court records in Upshur County are publicly available unless specifically exempted from disclosure by statute. Any person may, therefore, inspect or obtain copies of public court records upon request to the appropriate custodian.

However, custodians may restrict access to the following exempted records:

• Attorney work products
• Internal memoranda or letters
• Confidential juvenile records
• Information of a personal nature
• Privilege/confidential data
• Trade secrets
• National security information
• Law enforcement investigatory materials
• Other records restricted by state or federal law.

Upshur County Court Records Search

Persons may search for Upshur County court records online using the West Virginia Public Access Search System (WVPASS) or the Magistrate Court Records Search tool. Users may view case information by providing known details like citation number, case ID, party names, case type, or location.

Alternatively, persons may visit the court to inspect records in person or request copies by providing specific document or case descriptors and paying copy fees.

Upshur County Courts

Upshur County Courts include a Circuit Court of general jurisdiction and lesser courts with limited jurisdiction. These courts are located as follows:

Upshur County Circuit Court
Upshur County Courthouse Annex
38 West Main Street,
Room 304,
Buckhannon, WV 26201
Phone: (304) 472-2370
Fax: (304) 472-2168

Upshur County Family Court
Upshur County Courthouse Annex
38 West Main Street,
Buckhannon, WV 26201
Phone: (304) 472-2370
Fax: (304) 472-2168

Upshur County Magistrate Court
Upshur County Courthouse Annex
38 West Main Street,
Room 204,
Buckhannon, WV 26201
Phone: (304) 472-2053
Fax: (304) 472-2061

Buckhannon Municipal Court
70 East Main Street,
Buckhannon, WV 26201
Phone: (304) 472-1651
Fax: (304) 472-4620.

Upshur County Criminal and Civil Records

In Upshur County, different courts handle criminal and civil cases. For instance, the Circuit Court hears civil suits involving claims over $5,000 and felony cases, while lesser courts handle small claims, misdemeanors, or ordinance violation cases. Therefore, record seekers should direct requests to the appropriate custodian, usually the filing court clerk.

Requests often involve identifying the necessary record, providing reasonable case descriptions, and paying fees for record duplication or delivery. The clerk may also require requesters to provide valid identification to determine if they can access certain restricted information or documents.

However, persons may also access public criminal or civil records online with the online case search tools. For comprehensive Upshur County arrest records, direct requests to the arresting agency or conduct background checks to get information on case disposition.

Upshur County Marriage Records

The Upshur County Clerk maintains marriage records in the county and issues certified copies for $5 each. However, as per state laws, these records are private for 50 years. Hence, the clerk only issues Upshur County marriage certificates to record subjects, immediate relatives, and others with legitimate interests.

Eligible persons may make in-person or mailed requests by providing the couple's name and marriage date, along with valid photo identification and fees to:

Upshur County Clerk's Office
40 West Main Street,
Room 101
Buckhannon, WV 26201
Phone: (304) 472-1068
Fax: (304) 472-1029
Email: cjsmith@upshurcounty.org

At the state level, the Vital Registration Office issues marriage certificates for $12 each. Eligible persons may make walk-in or mail-in applications by providing completed request forms, fees, and ID requirements to:

Vital Registration Office
350 Capitol Street,
Room 165
Charleston, WV 25301-3701

Upshur County Divorce Records

The Family Court handles divorces and annulments in Upshur County. Records on these cases may be public, but certified copies of divorce decrees may be strictly available to parties and requesters with legitimate interests.

The Circuit Clerk's Office maintains Family Court records. Persons may visit the courthouse or send requests containing party names, divorce date, or case number to:

Upshur County Circuit Clerk
Upshur County Courthouse Annex,
Room 304
38 West Main Street,
Buckhannon, WV 26201
Phone: (304) 472-2370
Fax: (304) 472-2168
Email: bpgaudet@upshurcounty.org

Upshur Birth Records

Upshur County birth certificates are available from the County Clerk. However, state laws deem these records closed for 100 years and restrict access to the named registrants, close relatives, and others with legitimate interests. To obtain birth records locally, visit or mail request letters containing the name and date of birth in the needed record, along with valid photo identification and a $5 fee to:

Upshur County Clerk's Office
40 West Main Street,
Room 101
Buckhannon, WV 26201
Phone: (304) 472-1068
Fax: (304) 472-1029
Email: cjsmith@upshurcounty.org

Eligible persons may also obtain birth certificates from the Vital Registration Office for $12 each. Make walk-in or mail applications by providing completed request forms, fees, and ID requirements to:

Vital Registration Office
350 Capitol Street,
Room 165
Charleston, WV 25301-3701

Upshur Death Records

The Upshur County Clerk maintains records of deaths in the county and issues certified copies for $5 each. However, as per state laws, these records are private for 50 years. Hence, the clerk only issues Upshur County death certificates to the decedent's immediate relatives, spouse, or others with legitimate interests.

Eligible persons may make in-person or mailed requests by providing the subject's name and death date, along with valid photo identification and fees to:

Upshur County Clerk's Office
40 West Main Street,
Room 101
Buckhannon, WV 26201
Phone: (304) 472-1068
Fax: (304) 472-1029
Email: cjsmith@upshurcounty.org

At the state level, the Vital Registration Office issues death certificates for $12 each. Qualified persons may make walk-in or mail-in applications by providing completed request forms, fees, and ID requirements to:

Vital Registration Office
350 Capitol Street,
Room 165
Charleston, WV 25301-3701

Upshur County Probate Court Records

Probate court records in Upshur County include documents created or filed during cases involving a decedent's will, assets, or estate administration. The Circuit Court handles probate matters in the county.

Wills and estate documents may be available at the Upshur County Clerk's Office, while other probate case files may be available with the Circuit Clerk. For online access, use the online record search tool on the County Clerk's website or the West Virginia Public Access Search System (WVPASS). Otherwise, persons should send requests to the appropriate custodian at:

Upshur County Circuit Clerk
Upshur County Courthouse Annex,
Room 304
38 West Main Street,
Buckhannon, WV 26201
Phone: (304) 472-2370
Fax: (304) 472-2168
Email: bpgaudet@upshurcounty.org

Or

Upshur County Clerk's Office
40 West Main Street,
Room 101
Buckhannon, WV 26201
Phone: (304) 472-1068
Fax: (304) 472-1029
Email: cjsmith@upshurcounty.org

Upshur County Property Records

Upshur County property records are official documents containing information on the county's real estate. Examples include deeds, deeds of trusts, liens, leases, and plats. These records are mostly available from the Upshur County Clerk's Office. Interested persons may view these land documents or information with the online record search tool on the County Clerk's website, or direct requests to:

Upshur County Clerk's Office
40 West Main Street,
Room 101
Buckhannon, WV 26201
Phone: (304) 472-1068
Fax: (304) 472-1029
Email: cjsmith@upshurcounty.org

Persons seeking information on property value or assessments should direct requests to the County Assessor at:

Upshur County Assessor's Office
38 West Main Street,
Room 102
Buckhannon, WV 26201
Phone: (304) 472-4650
Fax: (304) 472-1421
Email: DWZickefoose@upshurcounty.org

Upshur County Court Records Online

Members of the public may access Upshur County court records online with official court systems or third-party resources like Westvirginiacourtrecords.us. These sites may offer extensive databases and advanced search tools for court records with known case details. However, as these platforms operate independently of any government agency, information may be incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate.