Logan County Court Records Search
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Logan County, West Virginia, is home to a layered court system that spans circuit, family, magistrate, and municipal jurisdictions. Court records generated by these courts — which include case filings, hearing minutes, orders, and final dispositions — are maintained primarily by the Logan County Circuit Clerk and the Logan County Clerk, both located within or near the county courthouse complex at 300 Stratton Street in the city of Logan. Whether you are researching a civil dispute, a criminal conviction, a probate estate, or a family law matter, this guide explains where records are held, how to request them, and what to expect at each step.
West Virginia residents and researchers looking for court case information can start with WestVirginiaCourts.us, which serves as a gateway to the state’s judicial resources. The West Virginia Judiciary also maintains dedicated online search tools for both circuit and magistrate court cases, accessible directly through the judiciary’s official website. These tools, combined with in-person access at clerk offices and public terminals in the Logan County Courthouse, give researchers multiple practical options for locating records without unnecessary delay.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Logan County?
Logan County falls within the Eleventh Judicial Circuit (which also includes Mingo County) and the Ninth Family Court Circuit. The courthouse at 300 Stratton Street serves as the central hub for most record inquiries.
Online Search Options
The West Virginia Judiciary provides two primary online systems for public case lookups:
- WVPASS (West Virginia Public Access Search System): Launched in March 2025, WVPASS provides online access to publicly available circuit court documents from all 55 counties statewide, dating back to 1999. Users can search Logan County circuit court records — including civil, criminal, and family court filings — directly through this portal.
- Magistrate Case Record Search: The Magistrate Case Record Search system allows anyone with a device and internet connection to search by first name, last name, or case number. Results return up to 30 records and represent a complete civil or criminal history for Magistrate Court cases. Always contact the clerk of the court that filed the case to validate any information retrieved.
In-Person Access
The Circuit Clerk’s Office maintains public terminals in the lobby of the Logan County Courthouse that are available during office hours for self-directed records research. Staff cannot conduct background checks but can assist with locating specific case files. Public terminals are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding the noon to 1:00 p.m. lunch hour.
Logan County Circuit Clerk’s Office
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Mark McGrew, Room 311 |
| Address | 300 Stratton Street, Logan, WV 25601 |
| Phone | (304) 792-8550 |
| Fax | (304) 792-8589 |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
If you need legal guidance and cannot afford an attorney, the West Virginia State Bar operates a help line at (800) 642-3617. Free civil legal answers for low-income residents are also available at wv.freelegalanswers.org.
Are Court Records Public in Logan County?
Under the West Virginia Freedom of Information Act (W. Va. Code § 29B-1-3), court records maintained by public bodies are generally available for inspection and copying by any member of the public. No specific reason for the request is required, and requests can be submitted orally or in writing, though agencies may require written requests for clarity.
Records that are generally public include:
- Circuit court civil and criminal case filings and orders
- Magistrate court civil and criminal case records
- Family court orders (unless sealed by a judge)
- Probate filings and estate inventories
- Property and deed records held by the County Clerk
Records that may be restricted or confidential include:
- Juvenile court proceedings and records — access is limited to the juvenile, the juvenile’s parents or guardians, and authorized government agencies
- Mental health commitment records
- Adoption proceedings
- Sealed records — any case or document sealed by judicial order is withheld from public inspection
- Personnel records and internal law enforcement investigative files exempt under W. Va. Code § 29B-1-4
The burden of proving that a record is exempt from disclosure rests with the public body denying access, not with the requester. If a request is improperly denied, the requester may seek judicial review. For general FOIA questions or guidance, the West Virginia Secretary of State’s office handles Freedom of Information Act requests and can provide additional direction.
Logan County Criminal Court Records
Criminal cases in Logan County are handled at two court levels: the Magistrate Court, which handles misdemeanors and preliminary hearings in felony cases, and the Circuit Court, which has jurisdiction over all felony prosecutions and serious criminal matters.
Logan County Magistrate Court
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Wendy J. Williams |
| Address | 300 Stratton Street, Logan, WV 25601 |
| Phone | (304) 792-8651 or (304) 792-8650 |
| Fax | (304) 752-0790 |
The court currently has four sitting magistrates: James D. Adkins, Burley E. Ferrell, Joseph L. Mendez, and Harold Ray Porter Jr. Magistrate court handles misdemeanor crimes, small civil claims, domestic violence petitions, and arraignments in felony cases before they are bound over to Circuit Court.
Searching Criminal Records Online
- Use the Magistrate Case Record Search for magistrate-level criminal cases. Search by name or case number.
- Use WVPASS for circuit-level felony criminal records. Documents posted include case dockets, orders, and final dispositions from 1999 onward.
In-Person Criminal Record Research
The Logan County Circuit Clerk’s Office maintains all felony criminal case files from Circuit Court. Public access terminals in the courthouse lobby are available for self-service research during business hours. Staff cannot produce background check reports but can assist in locating individual case files by name or case number.
Expungement of Criminal Records
West Virginia law allows eligible individuals to petition for expungement of certain criminal records, including acquittals and dismissed charges. The Circuit Clerk’s Office provides a downloadable Expungement Packet and a separate Expungement Instructions Packet for pro se petitioners.
Logan County Sheriff’s Office
The Logan County Sheriff’s Office handles law enforcement in unincorporated areas of the county and maintains a public crime tip portal. The Sheriff’s Office can be reached at (304) 792-8593 for crime tips.
Logan County Civil Court Records
Civil cases in Logan County are divided between the Magistrate Court (small claims and civil disputes up to the magistrate jurisdictional limit) and the Circuit Court (larger civil actions, appeals, and matters exceeding magistrate court jurisdiction).
Logan County Circuit Court — Civil Division
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Judges | Judge Joshua Butcher; Judge Kelly Codispoti |
| Address | 300 Stratton Street, Logan, WV 25601 |
| Judge Butcher Phone | (304) 792-8580 |
| Judge Codispoti Phone | (see courthouse directory) |
| Circuit Clerk | (304) 792-8550 |
The Circuit Clerk is the official custodian of all civil filings, including complaints, motions, orders, and judgments. Civil case records can be retrieved in person at the Clerk’s Office or searched online via WVPASS for documents filed since 1999.
Property and Land Records
Land deeds, trust deeds, liens, and other recorded instruments filed between 1988 and the present can be searched through the online portal at cotthosting.com/WVPortal. The Logan County Clerk’s Office manages property recordation, with recording fees structured by document type across multiple fee schedules. Copies cost $1.50 for the first two pages and $1.00 for each additional page, with a $1.00 certification fee added for certified copies.
For the Logan County Assessor’s property records — including ownership history, parcel data, and assessed values — search the Logan County Assessor’s portal by owner name, parcel address, legal description, or district.
Logan County Assessor
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 Stratton Street, Logan, WV 25601 |
| Phone | (304) 792-8520 |
Copy Fees at the Circuit Clerk’s Office
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Copies (first 2 pages) | $1.50 |
| Each additional page | $1.00 |
| Certification per document | $1.00 additional |
Logan County Family Court Records
Family court matters in Logan County — including divorce, legal separation, child custody, child support, spousal support, and domestic violence civil protection orders — are handled by the Logan County Family Court, part of the Ninth Family Court Circuit.
Logan County Family Court
| Judge | Contact |
|---|---|
| Judge Robert M. Ilderton | 300 Main Street, Division I, Logan, WV 25601 — (304) 792-7038, Fax: (304) 792-7112 |
| Judge Christopher R. Workman | 300 Main Street, Logan, WV 25601 |
The Circuit Clerk serves as the clerk of record for Family Court, and all filings and orders are maintained through that office at 300 Stratton Street. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to 1:00 p.m.).
Self-Help Forms for Family Matters
The Circuit Clerk’s website offers several downloadable packets for individuals who are representing themselves in family court proceedings:
- Divorce Packet — for initiating a divorce action
- Divorce Answer Packet — for responding to a divorce petition
- Financial Waiver Packet
- Parenting Plan Packet
- Contempt Petition Packet — for enforcing existing family court orders
- Child Support, Spousal Support, or Custody Modification Packet
- Petition for Support and Allocation of Custodial Responsibility Packet
Divorce Records and Marriage Records
Certified and non-certified copies of divorce and marriage records are available through the Logan County Clerk’s Office:
Logan County Clerk
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 Stratton Street, Logan, WV 25601 |
| Phone | (304) 792-8600 |
| Fax | (304) 792-8621 |
| Hours | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday (closed noon–1:00 p.m.) |
Fees at the County Clerk’s Office include $36.00 for a marriage license with premarital education and $56.00 without premarital education. Certified copies of marriage certificates cost $5.00. Copies of divorce records are also available here, subject to standard copy fees.
State-level certified vital records (marriage and divorce) can alternatively be requested from the West Virginia Department of Health Vital Registration office in Charleston:
Vital Registration — West Virginia Department of Health
Room 165, 350 Capitol Street, Charleston, WV 25301-3701
The state charges a $12 non-refundable fee for each vital records request and accepts payment by cash, money order, or check. Certified marriage and divorce records from the state are accessible only to the record holder, their children, or their grandchildren.
Child Support Enforcement
Matters involving child support enforcement can be directed to the West Virginia Bureau for Child Support Enforcement, accessible online at dhhr.wv.gov/bcse.
Logan County Probate Court Records
In West Virginia, probate jurisdiction belongs to the County Clerk, not the Circuit Court. The Logan County Clerk’s Office administers all probate and estate matters for decedents who were domiciled in Logan County at the time of death.
What the Probate Process Covers
- Validation and filing of wills
- Appointment of personal representatives (executors and administrators)
- Inventory and appraisal of estate assets
- Estate creditor notifications
- Final distribution of assets to heirs or beneficiaries
- Guardianships and conservatorships for incapacitated adults
Logan County Clerk — Probate Division
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Clerk | John Turner |
| Address | 300 Stratton Street, Logan, WV 25601 |
| Phone | (304) 792-8600 |
| Fax | (304) 792-8621 |
| Hours | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday (closed noon–1:00 p.m.) |
Probate records, including wills, estate inventories, appointment orders, and final settlements, are held at the County Clerk’s Office and are generally open to public inspection unless sealed by court order. Copies of these records follow standard copy fees: $1.50 for the first two pages and $1.00 for each additional page, plus $1.00 to certify a copy.
Searching Probate Records Online
Probate-related proceedings that have been processed through the Circuit Court (such as certain guardianship and conservatorship orders) may also appear in WVPASS for circuit-level documents. Older probate and estate records predating online systems must be requested in person or by mail directly from the County Clerk’s Office.
Birth and Death Records in Probate Contexts
When resolving an estate, heirs or personal representatives often need certified copies of death certificates. The Logan County Clerk maintains death records for events documented within the county; certified copies cost $5.00 per certificate. Birth certificates for purposes of establishing heirship are also available at the County Clerk’s Office for $5.00. Both birth and death records are restricted — only the record holder’s relatives and legal representatives may request certified copies. State-level certified copies are available through the West Virginia Department of Health Vital Registration office in Charleston for a $12 non-refundable fee per request.