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The Cabell Circuit Court in the Sixth Judicial Circuit handles felony and other criminal cases, civil cases, juvenile matters, and family domestic cases. Magistrate courts hear limited civil disputes up to $20,000.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Circuit Court of Cabell County (Sixth Judicial Circuit) |
| Circuit Clerk | Michael J. Woelfel, Circuit Clerk |
| Main Address | Cabell County Courthouse, 750 Fifth Avenue, Huntington, WV 25701 |
| Main Phone | 304-526-8622 |
| Website | West Virginia Judiciary (courtswv.gov) |
| Courthouse Locations | 1 (Huntington) |
| Handles | Felony and other criminal cases, civil cases, juvenile matters, and family domestic cases in Circuit Court; civil disputes up to $20,000 in Magistrate Court |
| Does NOT Handle | Federal cases (the U.S. District Court for West Virginia) |
| Online Case Search | Court Records Access (courtswv.gov) |
| Online Payments | Magistrate Court Payments (apps.wv.gov) |
How to Search Cabell County Court Records
Have the person's full name, the case number if you know it, and the approximate dates ready before you search. Cabell County circuit and family court records are kept by the Circuit Clerk.
Online
Go to the Court Records Access page at courtswv.gov.
Use the Circuit Courts search for circuit and family cases.
Use the Magistrate Courts search for magistrate cases.
Best for: Quick checks of circuit and magistrate cases
In Person
Go to the Circuit Clerk at 750 Fifth Avenue, Huntington, WV, WV 25701.
Ask which office holds magistrate court records.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Best for: Records not found online
By Phone
Call 304-526-8622 to ask the Circuit Clerk about a case.
Have the case number ready before you call.
Ask what records the office can provide remotely.
Best for: Checking records and next steps
Search by Name on WestVirginiaCourts.org
Go to WestVirginiaCourts.org and enter a full name.
Search across record types without a case number.
Confirm results with the court, since they are not official court records.
Best for: Finding leads without a case number
Cabell County Court Statistics (2025)
The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals reports Cabell County circuit filings for 2025 and 2024 by case category. Only the totals the court publishes are shown, so this section does not combine categories into one filing count. Figures marked with ~ are estimates based on the other years shown for this county.
352
Felony filings in circuit court in 2025 (2024: 356)
704
Juvenile filings in 2025 (2024: 868, -18.9%)
632
General civil filings in circuit court in 2025 (2024: 485)
395
Divorce filings in family court in 2025 (2024 not reported)
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felonies | 352 | 356 | -1.1% |
| Misdemeanors | 71 | 35 | +102.9% |
| Magistrate appeals | 7 | 5 | +40.0% |
| Other criminal cases | 245 | 255 | -3.9% |
| Administrative agency appeals | 0 | 0 | No change |
| Adoption | 90 | 79 | +13.9% |
| Domestic violence | 0 | 0 | No change |
| General civil | 632 | 485 | +30.3% |
| Guardianship | 66 | 49 | +34.7% |
| Magistrate appeals | 21 | 30 | -30.0% |
| Mental health | 870 | 1,049 | -17.1% |
| Other civil cases | 144 | 148 | -2.7% |
| Other domestic relations | 0 | 0 | No change |
| Personal safety appeals | 6 | 7 | -14.3% |
| Child abuse and neglect | 240 | 265 | -9.4% |
| Delinquency | 376 | 495 | -24.0% |
| Status offenses | 88 | 108 | -18.5% |
| Divorce | 395 | ~368 | ~+7.2% |
| Domestic violence | 512 | ~478 | ~+7.2% |
| Other domestic relations | 268 | ~250 | ~+7.2% |
| Marriages | 8 | ~7 | ~+7.2% |
| Modifications | 227 | ~212 | ~+7.2% |
| Contempt | 169 | ~158 | ~+7.2% |
The largest change in a comparable category was mental health, which fell from 1,049 in 2024 to 870 in 2025.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Cabell County?
Estimated total filings in Cabell County moved up over the last five years; dispositions are estimated at a similar level.
| Fiscal Year | Total Filings | Total Dispositions | YoY Filing Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ~11,910 | ~11,578 | ~-1.3% |
| 2024 | ~12,063 | ~11,733 | ~-3.5% |
| 2023 | ~12,506 | ~12,199 | ~+5.1% |
| 2022 | ~11,899 | ~11,630 | ~+0.3% |
| 2021 | ~11,863 | ~11,578 | ~+0.3% |
Estimated filings changed +0.4% between 2021 and 2025, from 11,863 to 11,910. The largest annual change was +5.1% in 2023. The latest change of -1.3% reflects statewide West Virginia trends. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: West Virginia statewide figures scaled by Cabell County's 5.17% share of the state population.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Cabell County?
The largest published category in Cabell County's 2025 circuit and family caseload is Mental health (civil), with 870 filings. Figures marked with ~ are estimates based on the other years shown for this county.
| Case Type | Filings 2025 | Filings 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal: Felonies | 352 | 356 | -1.1% |
| Criminal: Misdemeanors | 71 | 35 | +102.9% |
| Criminal: magistrate appeals | 7 | 5 | +40.0% |
| Criminal: other criminal cases | 245 | 255 | -3.9% |
| Civil: administrative agency appeals | 0 | 0 | No change |
| Civil: adoption | 90 | 79 | +13.9% |
| Civil: domestic violence | 0 | 0 | No change |
| Civil: general civil | 632 | 485 | +30.3% |
| Civil: guardianship | 66 | 49 | +34.7% |
| Civil: magistrate appeals | 21 | 30 | -30.0% |
| Civil: mental health | 870 | 1,049 | -17.1% |
| Civil: other civil cases | 144 | 148 | -2.7% |
| Civil: other domestic relations | 0 | 0 | No change |
| Civil: personal safety appeals | 6 | 7 | -14.3% |
| Juvenile: child abuse and neglect | 240 | 265 | -9.4% |
| Juvenile: delinquency | 376 | 495 | -24.0% |
| Juvenile: status offenses | 88 | 108 | -18.5% |
| Family law: divorce | 395 | ~368 | ~+7.2% |
| Family law: domestic violence | 512 | ~478 | ~+7.2% |
| Family law: other domestic relations | 268 | ~250 | ~+7.2% |
| Family law: marriages | 8 | ~7 | ~+7.2% |
| Family law: modifications | 227 | ~212 | ~+7.2% |
| Family law: contempt | 169 | ~158 | ~+7.2% |
The fastest increase was misdemeanors (+102.9%), and the largest decline was magistrate appeals (-30.0%).
How Does Cabell County Compare With West Virginia Overall?
Cabell County is estimated to account for about 5.17% of the 230,414 cases filed in West Virginia courts in 2025.
| Metric | Cabell County | West Virginia | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | ~11,910 | 230,414 | ~5.17% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | ~-1.3% | -1.3% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Filings per judicial position | ~1,701 | 1,829 | Estimated at the state level |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~1,654 | 1,778 | Estimated at the state level |
| Criminal share of filings | ~57.6% | 57.6% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Civil share of filings | ~28.1% | 28.1% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Family law share of filings | ~8.5% | 8.5% | Same as state (estimate) |
These county values are estimates built from statewide West Virginia figures, so they track the state mix by design. Actual county dockets may differ. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: West Virginia statewide figures scaled by Cabell County's 5.17% share of the state population.
Cabell County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are West Virginia statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Cabell County. Agency reporting may be incomplete, and county crime counts are not available here. Statewide violent and property crimes combined fell 10.9% from 2024 to 2025. In 2025, reporting agencies covered about 96.4% of West Virginia's population, so year-over-year changes can partly reflect which agencies reported.
4,123
Violent crimes, West Virginia statewide, 2025
16,897
Property crimes, West Virginia statewide, 2025 (includes arson)
233.4
Violent crime rate per 100K, West Virginia statewide, 2025 (population 1,766,147)
-10.9%
Change in total violent plus property crimes, West Virginia statewide, 2025 vs 2024 (21,020 vs 23,595)
| Offense | 2025 | Rate per 100K | 2024 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 68 | 3.9 | 104 | -34.6% |
| Rape | 945 | 53.5 | 932 | +1.4% |
| Robbery | 149 | 8.4 | 179 | -16.8% |
| Aggravated assault | 2,961 | 167.7 | 3,088 | -4.1% |
| Violent crimes total | 4,123 | 233.4 | 4,303 | -4.2% |
| Burglary | 2,400 | 135.9 | 3,124 | -23.2% |
| Larceny-theft | 13,259 | 750.7 | 14,620 | -9.3% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1,109 | 62.8 | 1,361 | -18.5% |
| Property crimes total | 16,897 | 956.7 | 19,292 | -12.4% |
Rates use the West Virginia 2025 population of 1,766,147. County-level rates are not published, so this section does not compare Cabell County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Cabell County Courthouse Locations
Cabell County has 1 courthouse location in the official county directory, the Cabell County Courthouse in Huntington. Confirm which location your case is assigned to before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabell County Courthouse (Huntington) | 750 Fifth Avenue, Huntington, WV 25701 | 304-526-8622 | See location page: county court page |
Which Court Handles Your Case in Cabell County?
Circuit Court handles felony, civil, juvenile, and family domestic matters in Cabell County, while magistrate courts hear limited civil disputes up to $20,000.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Circuit Court | Felony filings are part of the circuit criminal caseload for Cabell County. |
| Misdemeanor | Circuit Court | Misdemeanor filings are counted in the circuit criminal caseload, so confirm the charge on your paperwork. |
| Civil dispute up to $20,000 | Magistrate Court | Magistrate courts hear civil disputes up to $20,000. |
| Civil case over $20,000 | Circuit Court | Civil cases above the magistrate limit are heard in circuit court. |
| Domestic violence | Circuit Court | Domestic violence matters appear in the circuit family domestic caseload. |
| Divorce | Circuit Court, Family Court | The Circuit Clerk keeps family court records for Cabell County. |
| Child custody or support | Circuit Court, Family Court | Family court records are kept by the Circuit Clerk. |
| Juvenile case | Circuit Court | Juvenile delinquency and child abuse or neglect cases are circuit court matters. |
| Appeal | State appellate courts | Appeals go to the Supreme Court of Appeals or the Intermediate Court of Appeals. |
| Federal case | U.S. District Court for West Virginia | Federal cases are not heard by county courts. |
Are Cabell County Court Records Public?
Court records in Cabell County are kept by the Circuit Clerk for circuit and family court cases and by magistrate court clerks for magistrate cases. Access to a specific record depends on the case type and any sealing or confidentiality order.
Online access
Circuit and magistrate case searches are available on the Court Records Access page at courtswv.gov. Business Court cases have a separate case search.
In-person access
Visit the Circuit Clerk at 750 Fifth Avenue, Huntington, WV 25701, or call 304-526-8622 to confirm which office holds your case.
Limits on access
Ask the clerk which records are open for a specific case before you request copies.
How to Search Cabell County Court Records Online
Use the official West Virginia court search tools to look up Cabell County cases by case type, then ask the clerk for records that are not online.
- Identify the case type, such as criminal, civil, family, juvenile, or magistrate.
- Open the Court Records Access page at courtswv.gov, which links to the Circuit Courts and Magistrate Courts searches.
- Search by party name or case number and note the case number from the results.
- Review the case details in the results.
- Call the Circuit Clerk at 304-526-8622 to request documents that are not online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circuit criminal | Circuit Courts search (Court Records Access) | Circuit case information for criminal matters | Confirm coverage with the Circuit Clerk |
| Civil | Circuit Courts search (Court Records Access) | Circuit civil case information | Documents may need to be requested from the clerk |
| Family law | Circuit Courts search (Court Records Access) | Family court case information | Documents may need to be requested from the clerk |
| Juvenile | Circuit Clerk | Juvenile matters are circuit court cases | Juvenile records may be restricted; check with the clerk |
| Magistrate (civil up to $20,000) | Magistrate Courts search (Court Records Access) | Magistrate case information | Confirm coverage with the magistrate court clerk |
| Business Court | Business Court case search | Business Court case information | Limited to Business Court Division cases |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Cabell County
Online payment for magistrate court matters is available through the state portal, and the clerk can confirm other options for Cabell County.
- Online: Pay through the Magistrate Court Payments page at apps.wv.gov/Courts/MFP. Confirm with the clerk which balances this page accepts.
- Phone: Call the Circuit Clerk at 304-526-8622 to ask how to pay a balance.
- In person: Visit the Circuit Clerk at 750 Fifth Avenue, Huntington, WV 25701 to ask about payment options.
For parking tickets, contact the agency that issued the ticket, and confirm the case type before paying traffic citations or criminal fines.
Cabell County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Cabell County court records?
Use the Court Records Access page at courtswv.gov to search Circuit Courts and Magistrate Courts records by name or case number.
Are Cabell County court records public?
Access depends on the case type and any sealing or confidentiality order, so ask the Circuit Clerk which records are open.
How do I find a criminal case?
Search the Circuit Courts search on the Court Records Access page, or contact the Circuit Clerk at 304-526-8622.
How do I find a court date?
Check your notice or paperwork first, then contact the clerk for the court where your case is filed.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
Check the Magistrate Court Payments page and confirm with the clerk that your ticket is covered.
How many cases are filed in Cabell County each year?
In 2025 the reports list 704 juvenile filings, 352 felony filings, and 632 general civil filings, compared with 868, 356, and 485 in 2024. A combined yearly total is not published in these reports.
What is the most common type of case?
In 2025 the largest single category was Mental health (civil) with 870 filings.
Is crime in Cabell County rising or falling?
County crime counts are not available here. Statewide, reported violent crimes fell 4.2% to 4,123 in 2025 from 4,303 in 2024, and property crimes fell 12.4% to 16,897 from 19,292, as reported to the FBI. These are West Virginia statewide figures, and reporting coverage changed between years.
Courts in the County
Cabell County Circuit CourtMore Info
| Address: | 750 Fifth Avenue, Huntington, WV, 25701 |
| Phone Number: | 304-526-8622 |
| Fax: | 304-526-8699 |
| Website: | http://www.courtswv.gov/lower-courts/counties/cabell.html |
Huntington Municipal CourtMore Info
| Address: | 806 Fifth Avenue, Box 1659, Huntington, WV, 25717 |
| Phone Number: | 304-696-5920 |
Useful Links
- Cabell County Courts Information - Provides details on courthouse locations, hours, contact information, and links to various court services within Cabell County.
- Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia - The highest court in the state providing opinions, court schedules, and resources for legal professionals and the public.
- Cabell County Circuit Court - Offers information on circuit court cases, functions, staff, and various services available to the public and attorneys.
- Prisoner Express Legal Resources - A nonprofit initiative offering prisoners free resources, newsletters, and legal information to assist with court proceedings.
- West Virginia State Legislature - Official portal for state legislative activities, legal codes, and guidelines affecting court operations and public records.
- West Virginia Court Clerks Association - Offers contact information for court clerks, job descriptions, associations, and professional standards across West Virginia.
- West Virginia Community Development - Provides grants and services for community development, including legal aid options for local residents and businesses.
- Cabell County, WV Public Records Directory - An accessible directory for searching official public records, including court cases, property, and vital records in Cabell County.
- West Virginia State Bar - The state bar association providing legal resources, a directory of lawyers, and professional support for attorneys and clients.
- Official Website of West Virginia - Comprehensive state portal offering access to state services, departments, online applications, and official records.
- Cabell County Magistrate Court - Information and resources on small claims, misdemeanors, preliminary hearings, and court procedures for magistrates.
- Legal Aid of West Virginia - A nonprofit providing legal assistance, resources, and advocacy for low-income individuals facing court-related challenges.
- West Virginia Courts Case Information - Offers online case information and electronic access to Supreme Court, Circuit, and Magistrate court dockets statewide.
- United States Courts - The federal judiciary's official website providing resources and information related to federal courts and regulations.
- National Center for State Courts - A nonprofit organization offering extensive research, training, and resources to support state courts and their operations.
- National Institute of Justice - Provides insight into criminal justice research, policy options, and court case studies for practitioners and policymakers.
- The Pew Charitable Trusts - Public Safety - Shares data and analysis on policy issues including criminal justice reform and court system improvements across the U.S.
- FindLaw: West Virginia Legal Resources - Offers comprehensive legal information, lawyer directories, and court resources for individuals and legal professionals.
- Justia: US Law, Case Law, Codes, & Legal Information - Free access to court opinions, statutes, regulations, and lawyer directories for comprehensive legal research.
- Cabell-Huntington Health Department - Public health services information that may impact court cases, including records access, public safety regulations, and data.
Table of Contents
- Cabell County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Cabell County Court Records
- Cabell County Court Statistics (2025)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Cabell County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Cabell County?
- How Does Cabell County Compare With West Virginia Overall?
- Cabell County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Cabell County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Cabell County?
- Are Cabell County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Cabell County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Cabell County
- Cabell County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links