This is a privately owned reference and is not affiliated with a government body, sheriff, jail, or corrections department. Neither this service nor its advertising partners offers a consumer report or a service for any FCRA-covered purpose. It is not a private investigation firm or consumer reporting agency.
Nature of the Service
The site is an independent reference to public offices and third-party research tools. It does not store official Ritchie County booking records, determine custody, release anyone, or file documents. Its purpose is to identify official pathways such as the WVDCR search, a court search, and the appropriate records custodian.
Permitted Use
Visitors must use the service lawfully and with respect for the safety and privacy of others.
- Do not use information to stalk, threaten, harass, or harm another person.
- Do not attempt to defeat site security or access systems without authorization.
- Do not use automated bots, scrapers, or bulk collection methods.
- Do not disrupt access for other visitors or interfere with the service.
- Do not rely on material here for a credit, employment, insurance, tenant, licensing, or government-benefit decision.
FCRA Prohibited Uses
Ritchie County Busted Mugshots is not a consumer reporting agency under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. It does not provide background checks, credit reports, consumer reports, or partner screening services. A visitor agrees not to use information from this service or a linked tool for a purpose regulated by the FCRA.
- Hiring, firing, or staffing decisions
- Housing or tenant screening
- Creditworthiness or insurance pricing
- Licensing, permits, or government-program eligibility
- Any other use covered by consumer-reporting law
Outside Resources
Links may lead to WVDCR, court, sheriff, federal, or private resources. An outbound link is not an endorsement or a guarantee that the destination is accurate, available, secure, or current. Those operators control their own content, terms, and data practices.
No Warranties
The service is offered as is and as available. No warranty is made about accuracy, completeness, timeliness, uninterrupted access, security, error-free operation, or the scope of a partner result. Custody status and public records can change quickly, and no page on this site is an official statement from an agency.
Liability and Indemnity
To the fullest extent allowed by law, the site and its operators are not liable for loss or damage arising from use of the service, a linked resource, or reliance on information. A visitor agrees to defend and hold the site and its operators harmless from claims, losses, and reasonable legal expenses arising from the visitor’s use or violation of these terms.
Ownership and Changes
The site’s text, graphics, logos, and code belong to Ritchie County Busted Mugshots or its content partners unless another owner is identified. They may not be copied, distributed, or modified without written permission. These terms may be changed at any time, and a revised version takes effect when posted. Access may also be restricted or ended at any time without notice.
West Virginia Law
West Virginia law governs these terms. If a provision is held invalid or unenforceable, it will be limited only as necessary and the remaining provisions will continue in effect. Questions about these terms may be sent through Get in Touch.