Pocahontas County Circuit Court cases in Pocahontas County, Marlinton, WV
Pocahontas County Circuit Court in Marlinton is West Virginia's Circuit Court, the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It conducts jury and bench trials and handles felony criminal prosecutions; major civil actions; juvenile delinquency; child abuse and neglect; mental hygiene and adult guardianship/conservatorship proceedings; and adoptions. The court convenes grand juries and manages sentencing and probation revocations. It also hears appeals from Magistrate and Municipal Courts, including misdemeanor and traffic cases. This court serves as the primary forum for serious criminal and civil matters arising in Pocahontas County, with most routine misdemeanors, small claims, and initial traffic matters handled in Magistrate Court and most domestic-relations disputes heard in Family Court.
Pocahontas County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Pocahontas |
| Street Address: | 900 Tenth Avenue |
| City: | Marlinton |
| Zip Code: | 24954 |
| Phone: | 304-799-4604 |
| Fax: | 304-799-0833 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm |
| Website URL: | http://www.courtswv.gov/lower-courts/counties/pocahontas.html |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | Calendar & Docket |
| Jury Service: | Jury Duty |
| About / Additional Info: | Pocahontas County is part of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, which also includes Greenbrier County. The county seat is Marlinton. |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pocahontas_County_Courthouse_and_Jail |
Services and Case Types Handled in Pocahontas County Circuit Court
Pocahontas County Circuit Court serves as the county's general-jurisdiction trial court. It handles felony criminal cases; major civil actions and equitable relief; juvenile delinquency and abuse/neglect; domestic relations (divorce, custody); guardianships/conservatorships; mental-hygiene/commitment proceedings; probate/estate disputes; and appeals from Magistrate and Family Courts.
Public services include:
- Case filings and records (complaints, indictments, motions, expungements), certified copies, and fees.
- Docketing, scheduling, and conduct of hearings and trials (arraignments, motions, bench and jury trials, sentencings).
- Protective-order matters, including related hearings, enforcement, and appeals in coordination with Magistrate/Family Courts.
- Jury services: summonsing, qualification, orientation, selection, and juror compensation and support.
- Orders and judgments entry, enforcement, and restitution processing; guidance on procedures and accessibility.