JEFFERSON COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
17/24
Jefferson County gets a B.
West Virginia FOIA gives 5 business days. Public booking-photo default with regional jail rosters. Drag is courts: e-filing rollout incomplete and no unified case search.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Jefferson County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-29 22:47 UTC · SCORE 17/24
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FBI.gov
FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
Sources checked
- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-29 22:46 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-29 22:46 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-29 22:46 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-29 22:46 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · WV Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the WV field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · WV
Children Missing From West Virginia (Statewide)
Active West Virginia cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Ataysheon Smith (WV)
Kaleigh Maracle (WV)
Charnayjia Peterkin (WV)
Victor Shoemaker (WV)
Michael Dillard (WV)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
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Recent West Virginia Court Cases
Most recent West Virginia court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-20162 | William Michael Kennedy and Teresa Gail Kennedy | 06/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-20161 | Mark Edward Starcher, Jr | 06/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 6:26-bk-60055 | Stacy Jo Carpenter | 06/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-20163 | Summer Dawn Burdette | 06/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mp-02005 | Glasnovich v. Glasnovich | 06/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mp-02006 | Richardson v. Richardson | 06/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mp-02007 | BDO Consulting Group LLC v. BDO Consulting Group LLC | 06/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3:26-mp-03003 | Nash v. Nash | 06/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-00440 | Duane Justin Greathouse | 06/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00040 | Ingram v. Heatherington et al | 06/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-00087 | Gayle v Brewer | 06/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-00086 | Brown v. United States of America | 06/29/2026 |
Cities in Jefferson County
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
Where can I find out if I can access the court docket for upcoming or past cases?▼
Yes — court dockets in Jefferson County, West Virginia (and statewide) are accessible to the public. The free statewide search is the West Virginia Judiciary E-Access portal at https://eaccess.courtswv.gov/ which returns case number, parties, charges, hearings, and disposition for circuit, family, and magistrate court cases. For Jefferson County specifically, the Jefferson County Circuit Clerk (https://jeffersoncountywv.org/county-government/circuit-clerk, 100 East Washington Street, Charles Town, WV 25414, 304-728-3231) maintains the in-person record room with civil, criminal, family, and abuse/neglect files; the magistrate court (304-728-3260) handles misdemeanors, traffic, and small claims. West Virginia's Freedom of Information Act (W. Va. Code § 29B-1-1 et seq., https://www.wvlegislature.gov/) provides the right to inspect open records. Sealed and confidential cases (juvenile, mental hygiene, sealed adoptions) are not public. For Supreme Court of Appeals dockets, see https://www.courtswv.gov/. Pay-per-document Public Access PDFs cost $0.50/page; in-person inspection is free. The court calendar (upcoming hearings) is published weekly on the Circuit Clerk page.
How do I find out if someone is divorced in Greenbrier?▼
To find out if someone is divorced in Greenbrier County, WV, contact the Greenbrier County Circuit Clerk at 912 N. Court Street, Lewisburg, WV 24901 (304-647-6626). Divorce decrees become public records once filed under W.Va. Code §29B-1-3, unless sealed. The WV Judiciary public access at https://www.courtswv.gov/ provides case search. The WV Vital Registration Office at https://dhhr.wv.gov/HSC/ also issues divorce verifications (one-line proof) for $12, covering 1968-present. Certified copies of decrees cost $1 per page at the Circuit Clerk. WV FOIA (W.Va. Code §29B-1) governs disclosure. Sources: Greenbrier County (https://greenbriercounty.net/), WV Courts (https://www.courtswv.gov/).
Where do I get an official criminal history report in West Virginia?▼
For an official criminal history report in West Virginia, the West Virginia State Police Criminal Identification Bureau at https://www.dps.wv.gov/lep/cib/ provides statewide criminal history. Submit a fingerprint card with $25 (state) plus $14.25 (FBI) to WVSP-CIB, 725 Jefferson Road, South Charleston, WV 25309 (304-746-2178). For employment, use authorized Live Scan vendors. Subjects can request their own record. Court records are free at https://www.courtswv.gov/. West Virginia FOIA (W.Va. Code §29B-1) governs disclosure. Employment use must comply with the FCRA. Sources: WV State Police CIB (https://www.dps.wv.gov/lep/cib/), WV Courts (https://www.courtswv.gov/).
What's the right place to search court cases in West Virginia?▼
To search court cases in West Virginia, the West Virginia Judiciary public access at https://www.courtswv.gov/ provides a county-by-county directory; West Virginia uses E-File Express for most counties. Free name and case-number search returns Circuit Court (felony, civil, family) and Magistrate Court (misdemeanor, traffic, small claims) records. The WV Supreme Court of Appeals records are at https://www.courtswv.gov/appellate-courts/supreme-court-of-appeals/about-the-court. The WV Administrative Office of the Courts is at 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston, WV 25305 (304-558-0145). West Virginia FOIA (W.Va. Code §29B-1) governs disclosure. Sources: WV Courts (https://www.courtswv.gov/), WV AOC (https://www.courtswv.gov/).
Where can I find the disposition of a criminal case?▼
To find the disposition of a criminal case in Parkersburg, WV (Wood County), use the WV Judiciary public access at https://www.courtswv.gov/ for the Wood County Circuit and Magistrate Courts. Free name and case-number search returns final disposition (guilty, not guilty, dismissed, nolle prosequi), sentencing date, and sentence imposed. The Wood County Circuit Clerk is at 2 Government Square, Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304-424-1707). Certified copies of court documents cost about $1 per page plus $5 certification. WV FOIA (W.Va. Code §29B-1) governs disclosure. Sealed/expunged cases are excluded. Sources: WV Courts (https://www.courtswv.gov/), Wood County (https://www.woodcountywv.com/).
How do I look up a court case in West Virginia?▼
To look up a court case in West Virginia, the West Virginia Judiciary public access at https://www.courtswv.gov/ provides a county-by-county directory; West Virginia uses E-File Express for most counties. Free name and case-number search returns Circuit Court (felony, civil, family) and Magistrate Court (misdemeanor, traffic, small claims) records. The WV Supreme Court of Appeals records are at https://www.courtswv.gov/appellate-courts/supreme-court-of-appeals/about-the-court. The WV Administrative Office of the Courts is at 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston, WV 25305 (304-558-0145). West Virginia FOIA (W.Va. Code §29B-1) governs disclosure. Sources: WV Courts (https://www.courtswv.gov/), WV AOC (https://www.courtswv.gov/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Jefferson County, WV
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Jefferson County, WV · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for WV
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (WV)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in WV
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in WV
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in WV
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for WV
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (WV) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| NATALIE LOWE | 25708 |
| VICKIE BLANKENSHIP | ACCOVILLE |
| TANA COMPTON | ACCOVILLE |
| KIMBERLY BIAS | ACCOVILLE |
| AMANDA GRIMMETT | ACCOVILLE |
| MEGAN MULLINS | ACCOVILLE |
| JACKLIN RATLIFF | ACCOVILLE |
| BRANDI LAWS | ACCOVILLE |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| POTOMAC TERRACE WATER HOA | |
| SHERWIN-WILLIAMS #705249 | CHARLES TOWN |
| JEFFERSON ASPHALT GRADING PLAN | KEARNEYSVILLE |
| ALEX CHEVROLET | CHARLES TOWN |
| LEE TOWN PARK WATER SYS | CHARLES TOWN |
| BELAIR ORCHARDS, INC. | CHARLES TOWN |
| HARPERS FERRY-BOLIVAR PSD | HARPERS FERRY |
| JEFFERSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT | CHARLES TOWN |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (WV) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-19 | EQUIFAX, INC. | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-19 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-19 | Experian Information S | Problem with a company's investigati |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (WV) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| BROOKLYN COMPREHENSIVE CARE ME | 1128b8 |
| EYE PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS | 1128b8 |
| GROUP II MEDICAL SUPPORTS, LLC | 1128b7 |
| HHCH HEALTH CARE INC | 1128b8 |
| HOUSTON A LEWIS, D D S, INC | 1128a1 |
| MED-CARE DISTRIBUTORS, INC | 1128a1 |
| MED-CARE DISTRIBUTORS, INC | 1128b7 |
| MOUNTAINEER DATA PROCESSING, I | 1128a1 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (WV) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 2
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Potomac Bank | Charles Town |
| Jefferson Security Bank | Shepherdstown |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from WV state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
National Guard Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe Named Freedom 250: Hometown Hero by U.S. Attorney
Jun 27, 2026
doj_news
U.S. Attorney Moore Capito Announces Fraud Conspiracy Charges Against Sober Living Home Founder and Spouse
Jun 23, 2026
doj_news
Huntington Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Role in Huntington-Area Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
Jun 22, 2026
doj_news
Harrison County Woman Sentenced for Falsifying VA Medical Records to Steal Disability Benefits and Erase $242K in Student Loans
Jun 22, 2026
Federal Agency
US Department of Labor proposes $3.5M in fines for dangerous health, safety violations by 3 employers during Houston facility chemical spill response
Jun 29, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Jefferson County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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West Virginia school district receives 2 bomb threats in 2 days
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Six GOP-led states to send hundreds of National Guard troops to DC as White House escalates police takeover
The Republican governors of West Virginia, South Carolina, Ohio, Mississippi, Louisiana and Tennessee announced they will send National Guard troops to Washington, DC, in an escala…
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Court case explores basis of West Virginia National Guard deployment to D.C.
On August 11, President Donald Trump declared a “crime emergency” for the District of Columbia, and five days later Gov. Patrick Morrisey deployed members of the West Virginia Nati…