Mineral County Circuit Court cases in Mineral County, Keyser, WV
The Mineral County Circuit Court in Keyser, West Virginia, is a circuit court (trial court of general jurisdiction) within the state's Twenty-First Judicial Circuit. It serves as the primary forum for major cases arising in Mineral County, handling felony criminal prosecutions; civil actions typically exceeding $10,000 and other equitable matters; juvenile delinquency/status offenses; and child abuse and neglect proceedings. The court conducts jury and bench trials and supervises grand juries. It also provides appellate review of cases from the Mineral County Magistrate Court and local municipal courts, including appeals of misdemeanor and traffic matters.
Mineral County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Mineral |
| Street Address: | 150 Armstrong St. |
| City: | Keyser |
| Zip Code: | 26726 |
| Phone: | 304-788-1562 |
| Fax: | 304-788-4109 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm |
| Website URL: | http://www.courtswv.gov/lower-courts/counties/mineral.html |
| Forms & Filing: | Court Forms |
| Divisions / Services: | Probation - 304-788-6720 |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | Calendar & Docket |
| Jury Service: | Jury Duty |
| Languages: | English |
| Email: | countycommission@mineralcountywv.com |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mineral-County-Courthouse/287918387894658 |
| About / Additional Info: | Mineral County is part of the Twenty-First Judicial Circuit, which also includes Grant and Tucker Counties. The county seat is Keyser. |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mineral_County_Courthouse_(Keyser,_West_Virginia) |
Services and Case Types Handled in Mineral County Circuit Court
- Case types: felony criminal cases (indictments, trials, probation revocations); significant civil actions and equity matters; juvenile delinquency/status offenses; child abuse/neglect; mental hygiene/guardianship; appeals from lower courts (magistrate/municipal) and family court appeals; extraordinary writs.
- Public-facing services: intake and docketing of case filings (complaints, petitions, motions); scheduling and conducting hearings, conferences, and jury and non-jury trials; issuing orders, warrants, and judgments; grand and petit jury administration (summons, orientation, deferrals, attendance payments); processing and hearing protective-order petitions (e.g., domestic violence/sexual assault) and coordinating with related courts when required; providing case information and access to records/certified copies; collecting court costs, fees, fines, and restitution; arranging interpreters and ADA accommodations; facilitating mediation or alternative dispute resolution where available.
The court functions as the county's primary trial court of general jurisdiction, ensuring fair case processing and public access to justice.