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West Virginia Arrest Records and Mugshots: Complete Guide to WV Bookings

"West Virginia's approach to transparency is governed primarily by the state's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Under these statutes, arrest records, including booking photographs or "mugshots," are generally classified as public records. This categorization serves the primary purpose of maintaining open government transparency, ensuring that law enforcement operations are visible to the public they serve. The dissemination of these records is managed by various state and local bodies, most notably the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation (WVDOCR). When an individual is apprehended by law enforcement—whether by municipal..."

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