Logan County
Logan County is located in the southwest region of West Virginia on the Allegheny Plateau and was founded in 1824. The county was named after Logan. It has approximately 452.9 square miles of land and is the 22nd largest county in West Virginia by total area. As of the 2020 United States Census, 32,567 people live in the county, and the city of Logan serves as both the county seat and the largest city. The court system in Logan County consists of a Circuit Court, a Magistrate Court, a Family Court, and five Municipal Courts.
The Logan County Circuit Court has general jurisdiction over most civil and criminal cases. It handles cases including civil claims with an amount in controversy exceeding $300, felonies, probate matters, child abuse and neglect, juvenile delinquency, and cases involving family protective orders. Additionally, the Circuit Court has original appellate jurisdiction for lower courts. The Logan County Magistrate Court has limited jurisdiction over certain types of criminal and civil cases, handling misdemeanor offenses, preliminary hearings for felonies, and small claims up to $10,000. It also issues emergency and temporary protective orders in domestic violence cases, handles landlord-tenant disputes such as evictions, and resolves contract disputes within its monetary limits.
The Logan County Family Court has jurisdiction over domestic and family-related matters, including divorce, child custody and visitation, paternity disputes, adoptions, and name changes. The Logan County Municipal Courts handle violations of local ordinances, including traffic infractions and code violations. They impose fines, enforce penalties, and resolve minor disputes.
Logan County court records document proceedings and decisions from various courts, including circuit, magistrate, family, and municipal courts. These records include case orders, filings, motions, and judgments. Types of Logan County court records include:
- Civil Records
- Criminal Records
- Family Records
- Probate Records
- Family Records
In Logan County, the Circuit Clerk's Office is responsible for maintaining the records of the Circuit and Family Courts. These court records are accessible to the public, except for certain cases, such as juvenile records or sealed records, which are deemed confidential. The West Virginia's Unified Judicial System portal provides online access to case information related to the Magistrate Court. Other court records may be obtained or viewed by visiting the county courthouse in person at:
Logan County Courthouse
300 Stratton Street
Logan, WV 25601
