Grant County Circuit Court cases in Grant County, Petersburg, WV
Grant County Circuit Court in Petersburg, West Virginia, is a Circuit Court-the state's trial court of general jurisdiction. It handles felony criminal prosecutions; major civil actions and equitable matters beyond magistrate court limits; juvenile delinquency and child abuse/neglect proceedings; and certain domestic matters such as adoptions and guardianships. The court also hears de novo appeals from Grant County Magistrate Court and municipal courts within the county, including appeals of traffic and misdemeanor cases. Most divorce, custody, and support matters are handled by the separate Family Court, with the Circuit Court involved as required by law.
Grant County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Grant |
| Street Address: | 5 Highland Avenue |
| City: | Petersburg |
| Zip Code: | 26847 |
| Phone: | 304-257-4545 |
| Fax: | 304-257-2593 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm |
| Website URL: | http://www.courtswv.gov/lower-courts/counties/grant.html |
| Forms & Filing: | Court Forms |
| Divisions / Services: | Probation - 304-530-5660 |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | Calendar & Docket |
| Jury Service: | Jury Duty |
| Languages: | English |
| About / Additional Info: | Grant County is part of the Twenty-First Judicial Circuit, which also includes Mineral and Tucker Counties. The county seat is Petersburg |
Services and Case Types Handled in Grant County Circuit Court
Grant County Circuit Court serves the public by filing, scheduling, hearing, and resolving cases and maintaining official records. Case types include criminal (felonies/misdemeanors), civil (contracts, torts, small claims), family (divorce, custody, support), juvenile (delinquency/dependency), probate (estates, guardianships), traffic/ordinance, and mental health commitments. Services include protective and restraining orders (domestic abuse, harassment, stalking), arraignments, pretrial conferences, trials, sentencing, and post-judgment enforcement. The clerk's office accepts filings, fees and fines; issues certified copies; and publishes calendars and hearing notices. Jury services handle qualification, summons, deferrals, and juror support. Public access services include interpreters, ADA accommodations, self-help resources and forms, online dockets, and payment options. The court coordinates with justice partners to enforce orders and provide timely, fair adjudication.