Tucker County Circuit Court cases in Tucker County, Parsons, WV
Tucker County Circuit Court in Parsons, WV, is a West Virginia circuit court-the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It hears felony criminal prosecutions; higher-value and other civil and equity actions; juvenile delinquency and status offenses; child abuse and neglect cases; mental hygiene and certain guardianship proceedings; and other matters assigned by statute. The court also handles appeals from Tucker County Magistrate Court and municipal courts, as well as some administrative appeals. Traffic cases before the court typically involve serious offenses (such as felony DUI) or arrive on appeal from lower courts.
Tucker County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Tucker |
| Street Address: | 211 First Street |
| City: | Parsons |
| Zip Code: | 26287 |
| Phone: | 304-478-2606 Ext. 202 |
| Fax: | 304-478-4464 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm |
| Website URL: | http://www.courtswv.gov/lower-courts/counties/tucker.html |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | Calendar & Docket |
| Facebook: | https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=111901752159682 |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tucker_County_Courthouse_and_Jail |
Services and Case Types Handled in Tucker County Circuit Court
Tucker County Circuit Court serves as the county's general-jurisdiction trial court. Core services include:
- Case filings and records: felony criminal cases; major civil actions; child abuse/neglect; juvenile delinquency; guardianships/mental hygiene; and appeals from Magistrate and Family Courts.
- Court proceedings: arraignments, motion hearings, pretrial/settlement conferences, bench and jury trials, sentencings, probation-revocation and review hearings.
- Protective orders: conducts hearings and handles appeals within its authority related to domestic violence or similar protective orders.
- Jury services: juror qualification and summons, orientation, scheduling for grand and petit juries, and juror assistance.
- Public access and administration: dockets/calendars, certified copies, and fee/cost processing through the Circuit Clerk.
Its functional role is to resolve disputes, safeguard rights and safety, and provide fair, timely judicial services to the public.