Fairmont Municipal Court

Fairmont Municipal Court cases in Marion County, Fairmont, WV

Fairmont Municipal Court is a municipal court in Fairmont, West Virginia. It is a court of limited jurisdiction that adjudicates violations of the City of Fairmont's ordinances within city limits. Common matters include traffic and parking citations, municipal code and property maintenance violations, and misdemeanor offenses defined by or adopted into city ordinance. It does not handle civil lawsuits, family/domestic relations, juvenile cases, or felonies; those are heard in Marion County Magistrate or Circuit Court. Appeals from Fairmont Municipal Court are taken to the Marion County Circuit Court for a trial de novo under West Virginia law.

Fairmont Municipal Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Fairmont Municipal Court

Fairmont Municipal Court serves the public by processing local matters under city law. Core services include:
- Case filings and records for traffic citations, parking, municipal code violations, and certain misdemeanor complaints.
- Scheduling and conducting arraignments, pretrial hearings, trials, and sentencing; issuing subpoenas and warrants as authorized.
- Payment processing for fines, fees, and restitution; establishing payment plans and handling failure-to-appear cases.
- Docket information, certified copies, and public records requests.
- Jury services when jury trials are authorized, including juror summons, qualification, and scheduling.
- Protective orders and emergency protections where within municipal jurisdiction, or referral to the appropriate court and resources.
- Compliance monitoring for probation, diversion, or defensive-driving courses; bond/bail processing as applicable.
- Accessibility services, including interpreters and ADA accommodations; assistance with forms and filing procedures; information on continuances and remote appearance options.