Wirt County Circuit Court cases in Wirt County, Elizabeth, WV
Wirt County Circuit Court in Elizabeth, West Virginia, is a state circuit court (trial court of general jurisdiction). It handles felony criminal prosecutions; higher-value civil cases and equitable relief; juvenile abuse/neglect and delinquency proceedings; and matters such as mental hygiene and adult guardianships/conservatorships. The court also hears appeals from Wirt County Magistrate Court and from Family Court orders, including appeals of misdemeanors and traffic cases, and reviews certain administrative agency decisions. Routine misdemeanors and most traffic infractions originate in magistrate court, while divorces, custody, and child support are filed in family court; the circuit court provides appellate oversight and may issue extraordinary writs.
Wirt County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Wirt |
| Street Address: | 19 Court Street |
| City: | Elizabeth |
| Zip Code: | 26143 |
| Phone: | 304-275-6597 |
| Fax: | 304-275-3230 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm |
| Website URL: | http://www.courtswv.gov/lower-courts/counties/wirt.html |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | Calendar & Docket |
| About / Additional Info: | Wirt County is part of the Fourth Judicial Circuit, which also includes Wood County. The county seat is Elizabeth. |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wirt_County_Courthouse |
Services and Case Types Handled in Wirt County Circuit Court
Wirt County Circuit Court serves as the county's general jurisdiction trial court, providing access to justice for the public. Core functions include:
- Case filings and records: accepts and maintains civil, criminal, juvenile, child abuse/neglect, guardianship/conservatorship, and mental hygiene matters; issues summonses and orders; collects fees (via the Circuit Clerk).
- Case types: felony and serious misdemeanor cases; civil actions beyond magistrate limits; juvenile delinquency/status offenses; child protection; expungements and related petitions; appeals from Magistrate and Family Courts.
- Protective orders: processes appeals of domestic violence protective orders; issues criminal no-contact orders and protective measures in abuse/neglect and mental-health proceedings.
- Jury services: juror qualification, summonsing, orientation, and management of grand and petit juries.
- Court hearings: schedules and conducts arraignments, motions, trials, pleas, sentencings, and conferences; provides calendars and notices; facilitates access to forms and public records.