Parkersburg Municipal Court

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Parkersburg Municipal Court cases in Wood County, Parkersburg, WV

Parkersburg Municipal Court is a municipal court of limited jurisdiction serving the City of Parkersburg, West Virginia. It adjudicates violations of city ordinances occurring within city limits, including traffic and parking offenses, code-enforcement matters, and misdemeanor-level offenses defined by municipal ordinance. The court conducts arraignments, hearings, and trials, imposes fines and other penalties authorized by ordinance, and manages related records and collections. It does not hear civil lawsuits, felony matters, or family law cases, which are handled by Wood County Magistrate, Circuit, or Family Courts. Decisions are appealable to the Wood County Circuit Court.

Parkersburg Municipal Court Contact and Location Information

Court Type: Municipal Court
County: Wood
Street Address: 1 Government Square, PO Box 1627
City: Parkersburg
Zip Code: 26102
Phone: 304-424-8430
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 4:00PM
Website URL: https://parkersburgcity.com/pc/services-2/parking-municipal-court/municipal-court/
About / Additional Info: The City of Parkersburg Municipal Court processes citations written by the Parkersburg Police Department and Parkersburg Building Code Enforcement for all City properties. They also schedule trials and notify the DMV of violations.

Services and Case Types Handled in Parkersburg Municipal Court

Parkersburg Municipal Court handles city‑ordinance and misdemeanor matters arising within Parkersburg, including traffic and parking citations, minor criminal offenses, and code‑enforcement violations. Core services: intake of citations/complaints; scheduling and conducting arraignments, pre‑trial conferences, bench trials, and compliance/review hearings; issuing subpoenas and warrants in municipal cases; assessing fines, costs, and restitution; administering payment plans and community service; and maintaining municipal case records and calendars. The court accepts filings and motions related to municipal cases (e.g., pleas, continuances, discovery requests). Most municipal proceedings are bench hearings; jury service is managed by Wood County Circuit Court. Domestic‑violence or personal‑safety protective orders are not issued here; file with Magistrate or Family Court. The court provides counter assistance, payment processing, and information on appearances to ensure efficient, accessible resolution of municipal cases.

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