Wetzel County Circuit Court cases in Wetzel County, New Martinsville, WV
Wetzel County Circuit Court in New Martinsville is a West Virginia Circuit Court, serving as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It handles felony criminal cases; civil actions beyond magistrate court limits; juvenile matters, including abuse/neglect and delinquency; guardianship and conservatorship proceedings; and mental hygiene/involuntary commitment cases. The court conducts jury and bench trials, empanels grand juries, and issues orders such as injunctions. It also hears appeals from Wetzel County Magistrate Court and municipal courts, and conducts other reviews as provided by law. Routine misdemeanors and traffic infractions are generally filed in magistrate or municipal court, while related felony charges and appeals are addressed in circuit court.
Wetzel County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Wetzel |
| Street Address: | 200 Main Street |
| City: | New Martinsville |
| Zip Code: | 26155 |
| Phone: | 304-455-8234 |
| Fax: | 304-455-1069 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm |
| Website URL: | http://www.courtswv.gov/lower-courts/counties/wetzel.html |
| Divisions / Services: | Probation - 304-455-8232 |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | Calendar & Docket |
| Jury Service: | Jury Duty |
| About / Additional Info: | Wetzel County is part of the Second Judicial Circuit, which also includes Marshall and Tyler Counties. The county seat is New Martinsville. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Wetzel County Circuit Court
Wetzel County Circuit Court is West Virginia's trial court of general jurisdiction. It:
- Hears felony criminal cases and related proceedings (arraignments, motions, trials, sentencing).
- Adjudicates major civil disputes beyond magistrate limits, injunctions, and other equitable relief.
- Handles juvenile delinquency/status offenses and child abuse/neglect cases.
- Conducts mental hygiene/involuntary commitment and certain guardianship proceedings.
- Reviews appeals from magistrate and municipal courts, and selected administrative matters.
Public-facing services include:
- Case filings and docket management (pleadings, motions, exhibits), record access, and certified copies.
- Scheduling and conducting court hearings and trials, including remote options when available.
- Jury services: juror qualification, summons, orientation, grand and petit jury selection, and juror support/verification.
- Protective-order matters within its jurisdiction (and appeals from lower courts).
- Issuing subpoenas and orders, collecting fines/fees as ordered, and providing interpreter/accommodation coordination.