Hancock County Circuit Court cases in Hancock County, New Cumberland, WV
Hancock County Circuit Court in New Cumberland is a West Virginia Circuit Court, the trial court of general jurisdiction for Hancock County within the First Judicial Circuit. It handles felony criminal prosecutions and certain misdemeanors; major civil actions and equitable relief; juvenile delinquency/status offenses; child abuse and neglect; and mental hygiene/involuntary commitment matters. The court also hears appeals from Magistrate Court (including criminal, traffic, and civil cases) and from Family Court, and may review certain administrative appeals as authorized by law. Traffic offenses are primarily heard in Magistrate Court, but the Circuit Court addresses related felony charges and appeals.
Hancock County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Hancock |
| Street Address: | 102 N Court St |
| City: | New Cumberland |
| Zip Code: | 26047 |
| Phone: | 304-564-3311, ext. 261 |
| Fax: | 304-564-5014 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm |
| Website URL: | http://www.courtswv.gov/lower-courts/counties/hancock.html |
| Parking: | Parking is available on the street and in the municipal lot across the street. |
| Directions: | From the North: Take Route 1A until you come to the point where State Street branches to the right. Bear right and proceed past the school until you arrive at the courthouse which will be on your right. From the East: Take Route 1 into Ellsworth until you arrive at the intersection of Route 1A. Turn left onto Main Street. Proceed to the intersection of State Street and turn right at the traffic light. The courthouse will be a short distance up the road on the left. |
| Forms & Filing: | Court Forms |
| Divisions / Services: | Probation - 304-564-3220 |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | Calendar & Docket |
| Jury Service: | Jury Duty |
| Languages: | English |
| Email: | cwright@hanwv.org |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hancock-County-Courthouse/112298578824041 |
| About / Additional Info: | Hancock County is in the First Judicial Circuit, which also includes Brooke and Ohio Counties. The county seat is New Cumberland. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Hancock County Circuit Court
Hancock County Circuit Court is the county's trial court of general jurisdiction (scope varies by state). It serves the public by:
- Accepting and managing case filings and records for criminal (felonies, major misdemeanors) and civil actions (contracts, torts, property), and certain appeals.
- Handling family and protective matters as authorized, including petitions for domestic-violence protective/no-contact orders.
- Providing jury services: summons and qualification, deferrals/excuses, orientation, and juror payment.
- Conducting court hearings: arraignments/initial hearings, motion practice, pretrial conferences, settlement/mediation referrals, bench and jury trials, sentencings, and post-judgment proceedings.
- Issuing subpoenas and warrants as permitted by law.
- Offering calendars/scheduling, public access to records, forms and self-help resources, interpreter and ADA accommodations, and payment processing for fines/fees.