Greenbrier County Court Records Search

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    Greenbrier County, West Virginia, is home to a court system that spans trial courts, family courts, magistrate courts, and multiple municipal courts across the county. Court records generated by these proceedings — including pleadings, judgments, docket entries, rulings, charge sheets, and court orders — document the full history of criminal, civil, family, and probate matters filed in Greenbrier County. Understanding which court and which clerk’s office holds the records you need is the first step toward a successful request.

    Court records in West Virginia can be searched through several channels — clerk offices, courthouse public access terminals, and online tools. WestVirginiaCourts.us offers a directory of West Virginia’s court system and may help users locate publicly available case information across the state’s fifty-five counties.

    How to Look Up a Court Case in Greenbrier County?

    Greenbrier County’s court system is divided between the Circuit Court, which handles felony criminal cases and larger civil disputes, and the Magistrate Court, which covers misdemeanors, traffic violations, and smaller civil claims. A separate Family Court division handles domestic matters. Several municipal courts operate within the county’s incorporated towns.

    Greenbrier County Court Directory

    CourtAddressPhone
    Circuit Court912 Court Street North, P.O. Box 751, Lewisburg, WV 24901(304) 647-6626
    Magistrate Court203 Green Lane, Lewisburg, WV 24901(304) 647-6632 ext. 311
    Family Court200 Court Street North, Lewisburg, WV 24901(304) 647-6626
    Alderson Municipal Court202 S. Monroe St., P.O. Box 179, Alderson, WV 24910(304) 445-2916
    Lewisburg Municipal Court119 West Virginia St., P.O. Box 548, Lewisburg, WV 24901(304) 645-1626
    Quinwood Municipal Court129 School St., P.O. Box 194, Quinwood, WV 25981(304) 438-6658
    Rainelle Municipal Court201 Kanawha Ave., P.O. Box 648, Rainelle, WV 25963(304) 438-7191
    Ronceverte Municipal Court300 West Main St., Ronceverte, WV 24970(304) 647-5720
    Rupert Municipal CourtDrawer B, Rupert, WV 25984(304) 392-5682
    White Sulphur Springs Municipal Court32 West Main St., White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986(304) 536-1466

    Online Search Tools:

    The West Virginia Judiciary provides two primary online portals for case searches. Circuit court records across all fifty-five counties — including Greenbrier — are searchable through WVPASS (West Virginia Public Access Search System), which launched in March 2025 and provides access to publicly available circuit court documents dating back to 1999. For magistrate court cases, the Magistrate Case Record Search is a separate system allowing searches by party name or case number, returning civil and criminal histories from magistrate dockets statewide.

    Both tools are accessible from the West Virginia Judiciary’s Court Record Access landing page. For in-person searches, four public computer terminals are available at the Greenbrier County Courthouse for on-site review of case documents. The Circuit Court Clerk’s office accepts walk-in and mail-in requests during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

    Are Court Records Public in Greenbrier County?

    West Virginia’s Freedom of Information Act, W. Va. Code § 29B-1-3, establishes that every person has the right to inspect or copy any public record of a public body in the state. This right applies broadly to court records, meaning that case filings, judgments, docket entries, and court orders in Greenbrier County are generally open to public inspection unless a specific statutory exemption applies.

    The Circuit Court Clerk and County Clerk serve as the primary custodians of court records and must respond to requests submitted in person or by mail. Certain categories of records carry access restrictions:

    • Juvenile court records — confidential by statute; proceedings involving minors are not publicly accessible
    • Sealed court records — cases sealed by judicial order are withheld from disclosure
    • Adoption records — sealed at the time of finalization
    • Domestic violence victim information — specific identifying details may be protected
    • Ongoing law enforcement investigative records — exempt while an investigation is active
    • Birth and death certificates — restricted to individuals with a direct and tangible interest, such as the subject’s immediate family members and legal representatives
    • Medical records submitted as evidence in court proceedings

    When a responsive document contains both public and restricted content, the custodian is required to redact the protected portions and provide the remainder of the record. Requesters who believe a lawful FOIA request has been improperly denied may seek relief through the West Virginia courts or consult Legal Aid of West Virginia for guidance on their rights.

    Greenbrier County Criminal Court Records

    Felony criminal prosecutions in Greenbrier County are handled by the Circuit Court, which sits at the Greenbrier County Courthouse, 912 Court Street North, Lewisburg. Judge Robert E. Richardson presides over the Greenbrier Circuit Court. Misdemeanor criminal matters, traffic offenses, and preliminary hearings on felony charges fall under Magistrate Court jurisdiction, located at 203 Green Lane, Lewisburg.

    Searching criminal case records:

    • Circuit court felony records: Search online via WVPASS, which covers all publicly available circuit court documents from 1999 onward. For older records or certified copies, contact the Circuit Court Clerk directly at (304) 647-6626.
    • Magistrate court criminal records: Search online via the Magistrate Case Record Search. Searches are available by first or last name or by case number, and the system generates complete civil or criminal histories. Note that the system advises users to contact the clerk of the filing court to validate any information retrieved.

    Arrest records and inmate information:

    The Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Office maintains arrest records and county jail custody information. The Sheriff’s Office is located at 200 N. Court Street, P.O. Box 347, Lewisburg, WV 24901, and can be reached at (304) 647-6634. Sheriff’s tax records are separately maintained at 912 Court Street North, Suite 3, and can be searched through the county’s online tax record system.

    Mail-in and in-person requests:

    Criminal court record requests should include the subject’s full name, approximate case filing date or year, and case type. Written requests may be mailed to the Circuit Court Clerk at P.O. Box 751, Lewisburg, WV 24901, or submitted in person during business hours. Copy fees may apply; callers should confirm the current schedule at (304) 647-6626 before visiting.

    Greenbrier County Civil Court Records

    Civil jurisdiction in Greenbrier County is divided by the amount in dispute. The Magistrate Court hears civil cases involving amounts up to $20,000 under W. Va. Code § 50-2-1, as updated by 2025 legislation that doubled the prior $10,000 cap. Cases exceeding that threshold, or involving complex legal issues such as real estate disputes, torts, and contracts, are filed in the Circuit Court.

    Searching civil case records:

    • Magistrate civil cases: Magistrate Case Record Search — searchable by party name or case number
    • Circuit civil cases: WVPASS — publicly available circuit court documents from 1999 forward
    • Both portals are linked from the Court Record Access page on the West Virginia Judiciary website

    Court forms:

    The West Virginia Judiciary publishes standardized civil and magistrate court forms on its public resources page. Self-represented litigants filing small claims, eviction actions, or civil complaints should review the applicable form set before filing.

    Property records:

    Deeds, mortgages, easements, liens, leases, and plats affecting Greenbrier County real property are recorded by the Greenbrier County Clerk’s Office, located at 912 Court Street North, P.O. Box 506, Lewisburg, WV 24901. Phone: (304) 647-6602 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. County Clerk Robin Yates Loudermilk maintains these land records. Online access to recorded documents is available through the County Clerk’s Records Access portal. Statewide property ownership and parcel information can also be searched through the WV Real Estate Assessment portal.

    Greenbrier County Family Court Records

    The Greenbrier County Family Court, located at 200 Court Street North, Lewisburg, WV 24901 (Phone: (304) 647-6626), handles domestic matters arising within the county. Family Court in West Virginia has jurisdiction over divorce, legal separation, child custody, child support, visitation, and domestic violence protective orders (personal safety orders) for parties who are not married. Married parties seeking orders of protection file through Circuit Court.

    Divorce records:

    Divorce decrees and related case files are maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk. Certified copies can be requested in person during business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.) or by mailing a written request to the Circuit Court Clerk, P.O. Box 751, Lewisburg, WV 24901. Requests should include the names of both parties and the approximate filing date. Statewide divorce records for statistical and genealogical purposes are also available through the West Virginia Office of Vital Registration, where certified copies of divorce certificates cost $12.00 per copy.

    Marriage records:

    Marriage records are maintained by the Greenbrier County Clerk’s Office at 912 Court Street North, Lewisburg (Phone: (304) 647-6602). Access to marriage records is available to individuals with a direct or tangible interest, including the parties themselves, their parents, children, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, legal representatives, and guardians. Online requests can be submitted through the County Clerk’s vital records portal.

    Birth and death records:

    Birth certificates cost $12.00 per copy and are restricted to individuals with a direct interest, such as the named person, parents, grandparents, siblings, children, grandchildren, or legal representatives. Death certificates carry the same $12.00 per copy fee and are likewise restricted to authorized individuals. Both can be requested through the West Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Registration in Charleston or through the Greenbrier County Clerk’s Office. Mailed requests require a completed application, valid government-issued photo ID, and the applicable fee.

    Family court forms:

    The West Virginia Judiciary provides a comprehensive set of family court forms on its website, covering divorce, child support and custodial responsibility, domestic violence, contempt, and related matters. Self-represented parties can also seek assistance through Legal Aid of West Virginia, which provides free legal services on family law matters including domestic violence, custody, and divorce for eligible residents.

    Greenbrier County Probate Court Records

    Probate matters in Greenbrier County are handled through two separate offices depending on the nature of the proceeding. Estate administration is overseen by the Greenbrier County Fiduciary Supervisor, operating out of the Greenbrier County Commission offices at 912 Court Street North, Lewisburg. Wills, trusts, guardianships, and conservatorships involving more complex legal proceedings fall under the jurisdiction of the Circuit Court.

    Opening an estate — step-by-step:

    1. Contact the Fiduciary Supervisor’s office at (304) 647-6689, ext. 701, or email mary.ingles@greenbriercounty.net to schedule a required appointment.
    2. Gather the following before your appointment:
      • Original death certificate (certified copies accepted in most cases; working copies only in emergencies for the surviving spouse or named executor)
      • Original Last Will and Testament, if one exists (photocopies are not accepted)
      • Surety bond from an insurance agent, if there is no will and more than one heir
      • Approximate value of all assets held solely in the decedent’s name (excluding real estate)
      • Full list of heirs and beneficiaries with their addresses
      • Valid government-issued photo ID
    3. Attend the appointment in person. Remote or attorney-only openings are permitted only when represented by counsel.
    4. Pay the assessed filing fee, which ranges from approximately $75.00 to $275.00 depending on estate complexity. Bring two separate checks if paying by check.

    Searching probate records:

    Probate records maintained by the Circuit Court are searchable through WVPASS for proceedings from 1999 onward. Older probate files and historical records may require an in-person request to the Circuit Court Clerk at (304) 647-6626. Written mail requests should be sent to the Circuit Court Clerk, P.O. Box 751, Lewisburg, WV 24901, with a description of the decedent’s name, approximate death or filing date, and the type of document sought. The Circuit Court Clerk’s office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

    For guardianship and conservatorship proceedings, the relevant case files are also held by the Circuit Court Clerk, and the same search methods — WVPASS, in-person request, or written mail request — apply.

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