West Virginia Public Records Law
Public Records and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) - WV ...
"The State statute on public records, known as the Freedom of Information Act, was enacted for the express purpose of providing full and complete information to all persons about the workings of government and the acts of those who represent them as public officials and employees so that the people may be informed and retain control.
https://www.boa.wv.gov/About/FOIA.asp
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This ensures that West Virginians are given access to such information, which is in accordance with the West Virginia Freedom of Information Act. This law specifies that all government information and records are presumed accessible to the public.
https://westvirginia.staterecords.org/
West Virginia Public Records Guide - MuckRock
West Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) W.Va. Code§ 6-9A-1 Passed in 1977, Updated in 2015 Overview One of the broadest public records law, covering executive, judicial, and the legislature Strict five-day response window, with strong penalties including jail time Lack of formal appeals process requires legal action
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THE WEST VIRGINIA FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT
state of West Virginia that all persons are, unless otherwise expressly provided by law, entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government and the official acts of those who represent them as public officials and employees.
http://ago.wv.gov/Documents/FOIA%20Handbook%20PDF.pdf
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West Virginia public records law includes a response time of five days to response to a records request. If the request is difficult, the government has to notify you about the delay, and you are allowed to appeal the delay if they do not provide you with the information you need. Fees The law itself does not describe how fees are calculated.
https://www.brbpub.com/west-virginia-public-records/
West Virginia FOIA Laws – National Freedom of Information ...
West Virginia law defines records as “any writing containing information relating to the conduct of the public’s business, prepared, owned and retained by a public body”. Anyone can request public records and a statement of purpose is not required, nor are there restrictions on the use of the records.
https://www.nfoic.org/west-virginia-foia-laws/
West Virginia Court Records - WV State Courts
In the interest of transparency, the West Virginia Freedom of Information Act dictates that government records are available to the general public to view and copy. This includes most court records unless protected by another legal action.
https://www.statecourts.org/west-virginia/
Criminal Records - West Virginia State Police
(304)-746-2450 (304)-746-2294 (Fax) Criminal Record Check Under West Virginia Code 15-2-24(d). The Criminal Identification Bureau may furnish, with approval of the Superintendent, fingerprints, photographs, records or other information to any private or public agency, person, firm association, corporation or other organization, other than a law enforcement or governmental agency as to which ...
https://www.wvsp.gov/Criminal%20Records/Pages/default.aspx
West Virginia - United States Department of Justice
West Virginia Public Records Directory General Resources American Law Sources Online - West Virginia Court Decisions and information, Constitution, Legislation, Rules of Practice and Procedure, Administrative Law Sources, Municipal Codes, legal publications, and forms.
https://www.justice.gov/jmd/ls/west-virginia
West Virginia Court Records | StateRecords.org
The West Virginia State open record law, the West Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), stipulates that all government records are public. Irrespective of their physical forms, most documents generated by government bodies while performing their official duties can be inspected or copied by interested individuals or entities.
https://westvirginia.staterecords.org/court.php