Roane County Circuit Court cases in Roane County, Spencer, WV
Roane County Circuit Court, located in Spencer, WV, is a state trial-level circuit court and the court of general jurisdiction for Roane County within West Virginia's Fifth Judicial Circuit. It conducts jury and non-jury trials and handles felony criminal prosecutions, significant civil cases beyond magistrate-court limits, equity matters, juvenile delinquency and status offenses, and child abuse and neglect proceedings. The court also hears appeals from Roane County Magistrate Court, municipal courts, and Family Court, as well as certain administrative appeals. Routine traffic infractions and most misdemeanors originate in magistrate or municipal court, but the Circuit Court hears related felony traffic offenses and appeals.
Roane County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Roane |
| Street Address: | 200 Main Street |
| City: | Spencer |
| Zip Code: | 25276 |
| Phone: | 304-927-2750 |
| Fax: | 304-927-2164 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday from 8:30am to 4:00pm |
| Website URL: | http://www.courtswv.gov/lower-courts/counties/roane.html |
| Forms & Filing: | Court Forms |
| Divisions / Services: | Probation - 304-927-3506 |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | Calendar & Docket |
| Jury Service: | Jury Duty |
| Languages: | English |
| Email: | stockner@circuit.state.wv.us |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Roane-County-Courthouse-Record-Room/298187876958118 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Roane County Circuit Court
Roane County Circuit Court is the county's trial court of general jurisdiction serving the public. Core functions include:
- Accepting and maintaining case filings for felony criminal matters, major civil disputes (tort, contract, property), domestic relations, and appeals as assigned by law.
- Scheduling and conducting court hearings, conferences, and bench/jury trials; issuing orders, judgments, summonses, and subpoenas.
- Administering jury services (qualification, summons, orientation, and support).
- Processing petitions for protective orders and holding related hearings as authorized by state law.
- Hearing appeals from lower courts and certain administrative bodies.
- Providing access to court records (viewing, copies, certified copies) and case information; supplying forms and self-help materials; processing payments of court costs, fines, and restitution; and supporting e-filing where available.
- Coordinating mediation or diversion programs when ordered.
For filings, dockets, calendars, and records, services are provided through the Circuit Court Clerk's Office.