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Public Records Fee in West Virginia

West Virginia law gives a public body five days to respond to a request for public records. The time limit is set by W. Va. Code § 29B-1-3, which governs how agencies must handle requests under the state’s Freedom of Information Act. Within those five days, the agency must either produce the records, deny the request in writing, or provide a reasonable estimate of when the records will be available. The statute also outlines the permissible fees an agency may charge for copying and producing records, though the exact formula depends on factors such as search time and duplication costs. The worked example below illustrates how the fee is calculated under the statute. For an estimate specific to your request, use the DocketMath calculator.

Governing authority

In West Virginia, the public records fee rule is set by W. Va. Code § 29B-1-3. The verified packet cites W. Va. Code § 29B-1-3 (https://code.wvlegislature.gov/29B-1-3/).

West Virginia public records fee: the verified value is 5 days under W. Va. Code § 29B-1-3. The verified packet cites W. Va. Code § 29B-1-3 (https://code.wvlegislature.gov/29B-1-3/).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the public records fee calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.