Best Practice
Submit written requests; a response is required in 5 business days. Appeal denials to the Attorney General.
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West Virginia (WV)
Law: West Virginia Freedom of Information Act (W.Va. Code §§ 29B-1-1–29B-1-7)
Notes: Submit written requests; a response is required in 5 business days. Appeal denials to the Attorney General.
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Statutory Response Deadline
5 days under W. Va. Code § 29B-1-3.
Observed Average Response
76 days (MuckRock observed average, not a statutory deadline).
Fee Waivers / Intake
No statutory fee waiver.
Appeals
No administrative appeal; may file suit in circuit court. Streamlined litigation process.
Primary legal sources
Direct links to the governing statute, official requester guidance, and central portal for this jurisdiction.
Common Agencies
West Virginia Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety
Email: [email protected]
Source Reviewed 2026-05-24
West Virginia Secretary of State — FOIA
Portal: Submit online
Email: [email protected]
Fees & notes
Copies: $0.10/page. No search or retrieval fees permitted. Postage/shipping at actual cost. FOIA requests database publicly accessible. Phone: 304-558-6000; Toll-free: 866-767-8683.
Source Reviewed 2026-04-27
West Virginia State Police
Mail: West Virginia State Police, Superintendent's Office, 725 Jefferson Road, South Charleston, WV 25309-1698
Fees & notes
WVSP requires FOIA requests to be submitted in writing directly to the Superintendent via mail or fax. The agency does not have a dedicated online portal or email for requests.
Source Reviewed 2026-04-27
West Virginia University
Email: [email protected]
Source Reviewed 2026-05-24