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Preston County, West Virginia — Public Records

Use this page to find court records, arrest records, and other public records in Preston County.

⚡ At a Glance

  • Circuit Clerk: Preston County Courthouse, West Virginia — Contact the clerk
  • Sheriff: Preston County Sheriff's Office, West
  • Online search: WV Courts — Case Lookup
  • County seat: West, West Virginia
How to use this page: Pick a section below.

Start here: Choose the type of record you need below.

What You Can Find Here

⚖️ Court case records
🔍 Sheriff arrest records and jail information
🏛️ Local court records
📋 Property and vital records contacts
What you will need:
  • Full name of the person or business
  • Case number, if you have one
  • Approximate date or location of the record

Court Records

The Preston County Circuit Clerk maintains records for cases filed in local courts. Office: Preston County Courthouse, West Virginia.

OfficeDetails
Circuit ClerkPreston County Courthouse, West Virginia
PhoneContact the clerk
Online SearchWV Courts — Case Lookup
⚖️ WV Courts — Case Lookup 🏛️ West Virginia Judiciary

Use the link above or call Contact the clerk.

Arrest Records

Arrest records in Preston County come from the arresting agency. The Preston County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail in West.

AgencyLocation
Preston County Sheriff's OfficeWest, West Virginia
🔍 WV State Police — CIB 📋 WV State Police

Contact the Preston County Sheriff for local arrest records.

Other Public Records

Preston County maintains other public records through county offices in West.

How to Request Records

In person: Visit Preston County Courthouse, West. Bring valid ID.

Online: Use WV Courts — Case Lookup.

By mail: Submit a request under West Virginia's public records law. Call Contact the clerk.

About Preston County

Preston County is in West Virginia, county seat: West.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Preston County courthouse?
Preston County Courthouse, West Virginia. Call Contact the clerk.
Can I look up arrests online?
Contact the Sheriff in West or use WV State Police — CIB.
How do I get a court record?
Search at WV Courts — Case Lookup or call Contact the clerk.
What courts does Preston County have?
Local trial courts as part of the West Virginia court system.
Is there a fee?
Many online searches are free. Certified copies may require a fee.
What this page does not show: Not all records are available online.

This page is a guide. All information comes from government sources.

Last updated: April 15, 2026