Mason County Circuit Court cases in Mason County, Point Pleasant, WV
Mason County Circuit Court in Point Pleasant is West Virginia's circuit court (trial court of general jurisdiction) for Mason County. It handles felony criminal prosecutions; major civil actions exceeding magistrate court's monetary limits; juvenile matters, including abuse/neglect and delinquency; and certain domestic relations proceedings assigned by law. The court also hears petitions for equitable relief (such as injunctions) and conducts jury and bench trials. In addition, it hears appeals from Mason County Magistrate Court and local municipal courts, including appeals of misdemeanor and traffic cases.
Mason County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Mason |
| Street Address: | 200 6th St, |
| City: | Point Pleasant |
| Zip Code: | 25550 |
| Phone: | 304-675-6840 |
| Fax: | 304-675-2521 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm |
| Website URL: | http://www.courtswv.gov/lower-courts/counties/mason.html |
| Parking: | street parking, parking meters and private garages |
| Forms & Filing: | Court Forms |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | Calendar & Docket |
| Jury Service: | Jury Duty |
| Languages: | English |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mason-County-Courthouse/101580439907236 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Mason County Circuit Court
Mason County Circuit Court is the county's court of general jurisdiction, providing public access to justice.
Case types:
- Criminal (felonies and some misdemeanors)
- Civil (higher-value tort and contract disputes)
- Family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support)
- Juvenile (delinquency and abuse/neglect)
- Probate/estate and guardianship/conservatorship
- Appeals from lower courts
Public-facing services:
- Case filings and docketing (e-filing and in-person); fee/fine payments
- Scheduling and conducting hearings, motion calendars, and trials
- Protective orders: intake and processing for domestic violence, stalking, and harassment; emergency/temporary orders
- Jury services: summons, qualification, orientation, deferrals, reporting, and juror compensation
- Access to records and certified copies; public calendars and notices
- Self-help forms, interpreter coordination, and ADA accommodations