Pendleton County Circuit Court cases in Pendleton County, Franklin, WV
Pendleton County Circuit Court in Franklin, West Virginia, is the state's circuit court (trial court of general jurisdiction) serving Pendleton County. It conducts jury and bench trials and handles major civil cases, felony criminal prosecutions, and equitable actions. The court also presides over juvenile delinquency matters and child abuse and neglect cases, and hears appeals from Pendleton County Magistrate Court and local municipal courts. Routine misdemeanors and traffic citations originate in Magistrate Court, but serious traffic-related offenses and appealed matters are heard in Circuit Court. Family law (divorce, custody, and support) is primarily handled by the Family Court; the Circuit Court addresses related matters within its jurisdiction and reviews certain lower-court decisions as provided by West Virginia law.
Pendleton County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Pendleton |
| Street Address: | 100 South Main Street |
| City: | Franklin |
| Zip Code: | 26807 |
| Phone: | 304-358-7067 |
| Fax: | 304-358-2152 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm |
| Website URL: | http://www.courtswv.gov/lower-courts/counties/pendleton.html |
| Divisions / Services: | Probation - 304-358-2395 |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | Calendar & Docket |
| Jury Service: | Jury Duty |
| About / Additional Info: | Pendleton County is part of the Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit, which also includes Hampshire and Hardy Counties. The county seat is Franklin. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Pendleton County Circuit Court
Pendleton County Circuit Court serves as the county's general-jurisdiction trial court and public access point for justice services.
Core functions:
- Case filings and docketing for felony criminal matters; major civil disputes; domestic relations (divorce, custody) where assigned; juvenile abuse/neglect and delinquency where assigned; probate/guardianship; real property; and appeals from lower courts or agencies.
- Protective orders: accepts petitions or conducts hearings/reviews related to domestic violence, stalking, and similar relief, consistent with state procedures.
- Court hearings and trials: schedules and manages arraignments, motion hearings, settlement conferences, bench and jury trials, and sentencings.
- Jury services: juror summons, qualification, orientation, selection, and attendance management.
- Records and customer service: case information, certified copies, calendars, forms, and filing fee processing; accommodations (interpreters/ADA) and compliance assistance with court orders.
These services provide accessible case processing, enforce court orders, and ensure fair adjudication.