Doddridge County, WV Courts and Public Records
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The Circuit Court of Doddridge County hears felony, other criminal, civil, juvenile and family domestic cases, while magistrate courts handle matters of limited jurisdiction. The county circuit clerk keeps circuit and family court records, and magistrate court clerks keep magistrate court records.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Circuit Court of Doddridge County, West Virginia |
| Handles | Felonies, other criminal cases, civil, juvenile 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) and appeals (the Intermediate Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia) |
| Online Case Search | Court Records Access on courtswv.gov |
| Family Court Circuit | 18th Family Court Circuit, shared with Harrison County |
| Records Kept By | County circuit clerk (circuit and family court records); magistrate court clerk (magistrate court records) |
How to Search Doddridge County Court Records
Have the full name, the case number if you know it, and approximate dates ready before you search. Doddridge County circuit, family and magistrate records are kept by the county court clerks.
Online
Go to the Court Records Access page on courtswv.gov to search circuit and magistrate cases.
Search by name or case number to see case information.
Check the search page for any fees before you search.
Best for: Quick lookups of case status
In Person
Go to the Doddridge County circuit clerk office.
Bring the full name and case number if you have them.
Confirm the office address on courtswv.gov before you go.
Best for: Records not available online
By Phone
Call the county circuit clerk using the contact listed on courtswv.gov.
Have the case number and party names ready before you call.
Ask the clerk which office holds the record you need.
Best for: Confirming a case number or court date
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
Doddridge County Court Statistics (2025)
Doddridge County courts handled an estimated 991 new cases in 2025 and disposed of an estimated 964. The estimate scales West Virginia statewide totals by the county's share of state population.
~991
Total filings in 2025
~964
Total dispositions in 2025
~991
Filings per judicial position (1 estimated positions)
~-1.3%
Change in total filings vs 2024
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | ~991 | ~1,004 | ~-1.3% |
| Total Dispositions | ~964 | ~977 | ~-1.3% |
| Criminal Filings | ~571 | ~609 | ~-6.2% |
| Civil Filings | ~278 | ~258 | ~+7.8% |
| Family Law Filings | ~85 | ~78 | ~+9.0% |
| Probate Filings | ~6 | ~7 | ~-14.3% |
| Mental Health Filings | ~21 | ~21 | ~+0.0% |
| Juvenile Filings | ~36 | ~39 | ~-7.7% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | ~1 | ~1 | ~0.0% |
The largest category movement was in criminal filings. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: West Virginia statewide figures scaled by Doddridge County's 0.43% share of the state population.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Doddridge County?
This table compares circuit court filings for 2025 and 2024, the two years published for Doddridge County.
| Case Group | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circuit criminal filings | 93 | 92 | +1.1% |
| Circuit civil filings | 68 | 67 | +1.5% |
| Circuit juvenile filings | 26 | 43 | -39.5% |
| Total circuit filings | 187 | 202 | -7.4% |
Total circuit criminal, civil and juvenile filings in Doddridge County fell by 7.4%, from 202 in 2024 to 187 in 2025. Circuit criminal filings went from 92 to 93, circuit civil filings from 67 to 68, and juvenile filings from 43 to 26. The largest change came in circuit juvenile (-17 cases). This data set includes only two years, so no longer-term trend is shown.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Doddridge County?
Circuit criminal filings made up the largest share of the 187 circuit criminal, civil and juvenile filings in Doddridge County in 2025, at 49.7%. Family domestic filings are excluded from this table because 2024 figures are not included in this data set.
| Case Type | Filings 2025 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circuit criminal | 93 | 49.7% | +1.1% |
| Felonies | 51 | 27.3% | -5.6% |
| Magistrate Appeals | 0 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| Misdemeanor | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Criminal Cases | 42 | 22.5% | +20.0% |
| Circuit civil | 68 | 36.4% | +1.5% |
| Admin Agency Appeals | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Adoption | 8 | 4.3% | -33.3% |
| Domestic Violence | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| General Civil | 28 | 15.0% | -3.4% |
| Guardianship | 2 | 1.1% | -66.7% |
| Magistrate Appeals | 0 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| Mental Health | 11 | 5.9% | +37.5% |
| Other Civil Cases | 19 | 10.2% | +137.5% |
| Other Domestic Relations | 0 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| Personal Safety Appeals | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Circuit juvenile | 26 | 13.9% | -39.5% |
| Child Abuse / Neglect | 17 | 9.1% | -46.9% |
| Delinquency | 8 | 4.3% | +0.0% |
| Status Offenses | 1 | 0.5% | -66.7% |
Other Civil Cases was the fastest-growing category at +137.5%, while magistrate appeals fell fastest at -100.0%.
How Does Doddridge County Compare With West Virginia Overall?
Doddridge County is estimated to account for about 0.43% of the 230,414 cases filed in West Virginia courts in 2025.
| Metric | Doddridge County | West Virginia | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | ~991 | 230,414 | ~0.43% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | ~-1.3% | -1.3% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Filings per judicial position | ~991 | 1,829 | Estimated at the state level |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~964 | 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 Doddridge County's 0.43% share of the state population.
Doddridge County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are West Virginia statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Doddridge 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 Doddridge County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Doddridge County Courthouse Locations
Doddridge County court proceedings are held at the Doddridge County Courthouse. Check your notice or case paperwork to confirm the courthouse assigned to your case before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doddridge County Courthouse | 108 Court Street, West Union, WV 26456 | 304-873-2631 | See location page |
Addresses and phone numbers come from public directory listings and may change, so confirm them with the clerk before you visit.
Which Court Handles Your Case in Doddridge County?
Circuit, family and magistrate courts handle different case types in Doddridge County, and the county circuit clerk keeps circuit and family court records.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Circuit Court, criminal cases | Felony cases are heard in circuit court, where felony filings are counted. |
| Civil lawsuit | Magistrate Court or Circuit Court | Magistrate court handles civil disputes up to $20,000, and circuit court handles larger civil matters. |
| Divorce | Family Court (domestic relations) | Family court handles domestic relations matters, including divorce. |
| Child custody or support | Family Court (domestic relations) | Contact the county circuit clerk to confirm which case type applies to your matter. |
| Juvenile case | Circuit Court, juvenile matters | Circuit juvenile filings include child abuse and neglect, delinquency and status offenses. |
| Appeal | Intermediate Court of Appeals or Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia | Appeals from lower courts are reviewed by the appellate courts, not by the county court. |
| Federal case | U.S. District Court for West Virginia | Federal cases are filed in federal court, not in the county courts. |
Are Doddridge County Court Records Public?
West Virginia court records are kept by county circuit clerks and magistrate court clerks. Access to a specific record depends on the case type and any legal restriction, so confirm with the clerk before you request a record.
Who keeps the records
The Doddridge County circuit clerk keeps circuit and family court records. Magistrate court clerks keep magistrate court records.
Online access
Use Court Records Access to search circuit and magistrate court cases for all 55 counties, including Doddridge County. Search results are not official court records.
In-person access
Visit the Doddridge County circuit clerk office to view or request records. Confirm the address and phone number on courtswv.gov before you go.
How to Search Doddridge County Court Records Online
Case information for Doddridge County can be searched through the West Virginia Judiciary's official online tools.
- Identify the type of case you are looking for.
- Open the official West Virginia Judiciary website listed below.
- Search by name or case number and select Doddridge County if asked.
- Review the case details and docket entries.
- Contact the Doddridge County clerk for documents that are not online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | West Virginia Judiciary magistrate and circuit record search | Magistrate and circuit case information. | Documents may require registration or a request to the clerk. |
| Traffic | West Virginia Judiciary magistrate and circuit record search | Magistrate court case information. | Municipal court cases may not appear. |
| Civil | West Virginia Judiciary magistrate and circuit record search | Magistrate and circuit civil case information. | Circuit documents may require a registered account or the clerk. |
| Small claims | West Virginia Judiciary magistrate and circuit record search | Magistrate court case information. | Documents may need to be requested from the clerk. |
| Family law | West Virginia Judiciary | Family court case information may be limited. | Not confirmed in the general portal; contact the Doddridge County clerk. |
| Probate | West Virginia Judiciary | Probate is handled by the county commission and clerk. | Not in the general portal; contact the Doddridge County clerk. |
| Juvenile | West Virginia Judiciary | Little or no public information. | Juvenile records are confidential and not in the general portal. |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Doddridge County
Magistrate court payments for Doddridge County can be made through the statewide payment portal, or by contacting the county court clerks for other options.
- Online: Use the Magistrate Court Payments portal at apps.wv.gov/Courts/MFP. Check the page for which fines and costs it accepts.
- Phone or in person: Contact the Doddridge County circuit clerk or magistrate court clerk using the contact details on courtswv.gov.
Parking tickets may be handled by the agency that issued them, so confirm with that agency before paying.
Doddridge County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Doddridge County court records?
Use Court Records Access to search circuit and magistrate court cases, or contact the county circuit clerk.
Are Doddridge County court records public?
Access depends on the case type and any legal restriction, so confirm with the circuit clerk or magistrate court clerk before you request a record.
How do I find a criminal case in Doddridge County?
Search circuit court cases by name or case number at wvpass.courtswva.com, or contact the county circuit clerk.
How do I find a court date in Doddridge County?
Check your paperwork first, then contact the county circuit clerk or magistrate court clerk to confirm the date.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
Check the Magistrate Court Payments portal to see which payments it accepts, or contact the clerk.
How many cases are filed in Doddridge County each year?
Circuit courts recorded 93 criminal, 68 civil and 26 juvenile filings in 2025, a total of 187, up -7.4% from 202 in 2024. Family domestic filings totaled 91 in 2025.
What is the most common type of case?
Circuit criminal filings were the largest group in 2025, with 93 of the 187 circuit filings (49.7%).
Is crime in West Virginia 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
Doddridge County Circuit CourtMore Info
| Address: | 118 East Court Street, West Union, WV, 26456 |
| Phone Number: | 304-873-2331 |
| Fax: | 304-873-2260 |
| Website: | http://www.courtswv.gov/lower-courts/counties/doddridge.html |
Useful Links
- West Virginia Judiciary - Supreme Court of Appeals: Access statewide court opinions, rules, and administrative documents for all levels of West Virginia state courts.
- Doddridge County Circuit Clerk - Doddridge County, WV: Information on court records, case searches, and services offered by Doddridge County Circuit Clerk's Office.
- West Virginia Code - Legislative Information: Find full text of West Virginia laws, statutes, and code sections, provided by the state legislature.
- Doddridge County Magistrate Court - Doddridge County, WV: Details on the magistrate court's jurisdiction, contact information, and services provided for small claims and criminal cases.
- The West Virginia State Bar - Home: Provides legal resources, membership information, and legal assistance contacts for residents of West Virginia.
- Doddridge County Public Records - NETR Online: Search public records, including property assessments, land records, and vital statistics for Doddridge County.
- Doddridge County Circuit Court - CourtReference.com: Comprehensive listing of court resources, including links to legal resources and court forms for Doddridge County.
- Doddridge County, West Virginia Genealogy - FamilySearch: Guides genealogists through available records such as vital, land, probate, and court records in Doddridge County.
- Doddridge County Public Library - Home: Offers access to a wealth of local history and genealogy resources, including historical court records and archives.
- West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Offers resources and support for victims of domestic violence, including legal information and advocacy services across West Virginia.
- West Virginia Association of Counties: Represents county governments and provides information on county officials, elections, and public services across West Virginia.
- West Virginia Executive Records - Secretary of State: Access executive orders, proclamations, and other official state documents issued by the Governor of West Virginia.
- West Virginia State Tax Department Document Clearinghouse: Offers an integrated public database for state public records including tax and legal documents from various state agencies.
- United States Courts: National overview of the federal court system with resources including forms, rules, and educational materials relevant to federal courts.
- West Virginia Secretary of State - Official Website: Offers services including business registration, election information, and access to state archives and records.
- West Virginia Attorney General's Office - Home: Provides consumer protection resources, legal opinions, and fraud prevention tips statewide, including legal resources.
- West Virginia State Police - Home: Public safety and law enforcement services, including criminal records information and requirements for background checks.
- West Virginia Reentry Initiative: Offers support and information for individuals transitioning from incarceration back into communities across West Virginia.
- Legal Aid of West Virginia: Provides free legal assistance and advocacy for low-income individuals and families facing civil legal challenges statewide.
- West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services - Home: State agency providing legal resources and advocacy for seniors, including guardianship and power of attorney information.
Table of Contents
- Doddridge County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Doddridge County Court Records
- Doddridge County Court Statistics (2025)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Doddridge County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Doddridge County?
- How Does Doddridge County Compare With West Virginia Overall?
- Doddridge County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Doddridge County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Doddridge County?
- Are Doddridge County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Doddridge County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Doddridge County
- Doddridge County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links