Mineral County, WV Courts and Public Records
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The trial courts for Mineral County are the circuit court and the county magistrate court, which handle different case types and dollar amounts. Use the table to find the official search, payment, and clerk information for the county's court records.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Circuit Court of Mineral County |
| Circuit Clerk | Keeps circuit and family court records for Mineral County |
| Magistrate Court | Limited jurisdiction, including civil disputes up to $20,000; the magistrate court clerk keeps magistrate court records |
| Handles | Circuit court criminal, civil and juvenile cases, and family court domestic cases |
| Does NOT Handle | Federal cases, which are heard in the U.S. District Court for West Virginia; appeals, which go to the appellate courts |
| Online Case Search | Court Records Access (Circuit Courts and Magistrate Courts search) |
| Pay Traffic Tickets Online | Magistrate Court Payments (statewide portal) |
| Website | courtswv.gov |
How to Search Mineral County Court Records
Have the person's full name, a case number if you have one, and approximate dates ready before you search Mineral County court records.
Online
Go to the Court Records Access page on courtswv.gov.
Choose the Circuit Courts or Magistrate Courts search for the county.
Check results with the court before relying on them.
Best for: Quick lookups of case status
In Person
Go to the Mineral County circuit clerk's office for circuit and family court records.
Ask the magistrate court clerk for magistrate court records.
Confirm the office location on courtswv.gov before you visit.
Best for: Records not available through online search
By Clerk Contact
Visit courtswv.gov to find clerk contact details for Mineral County.
Ask the clerk which office holds the case you need.
Confirm the record type before you request copies.
Best for: Confirming which office holds a case
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
Mineral County Court Statistics (2025)
Mineral County courts handled an estimated 3,486 new cases in 2025 and disposed of an estimated 3,389. The estimate scales West Virginia statewide totals by the county's share of state population.
~3,486
Total filings in 2025
~3,389
Total dispositions in 2025
~1,743
Filings per judicial position (2 estimated positions)
~-1.3%
Change in total filings vs 2024
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | ~3,486 | ~3,531 | ~-1.3% |
| Total Dispositions | ~3,389 | ~3,434 | ~-1.3% |
| Criminal Filings | ~2,009 | ~2,140 | ~-6.1% |
| Civil Filings | ~979 | ~908 | ~+7.8% |
| Family Law Filings | ~298 | ~274 | ~+8.8% |
| Probate Filings | ~22 | ~24 | ~-8.3% |
| Mental Health Filings | ~75 | ~73 | ~+2.7% |
| Juvenile Filings | ~126 | ~136 | ~-7.4% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | ~2 | ~2 | ~0.0% |
The largest category movement was in criminal filings. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: West Virginia statewide figures scaled by Mineral County's 1.51% share of the state population.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Mineral County?
Estimated total filings in Mineral 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 | ~3,486 | ~3,389 | ~-1.3% |
| 2024 | ~3,531 | ~3,434 | ~-3.5% |
| 2023 | ~3,660 | ~3,570 | ~+5.1% |
| 2022 | ~3,483 | ~3,404 | ~+0.3% |
| 2021 | ~3,472 | ~3,389 | ~+0.3% |
Estimated filings changed +0.4% between 2021 and 2025, from 3,472 to 3,486. 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 Mineral County's 1.51% share of the state population.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Mineral County?
Civil cases were the largest group of Mineral County circuit filings in 2025 at 178, or 46.7% of the 381 total.
| Case Type | Filings 2025 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | 135 | 35.4% | -5.6% |
| Felonies | 78 | 20.5% | 0.0% |
| Magistrate Appeals | 1 | 0.3% | -66.7% |
| Other Criminal Cases | 55 | 14.4% | -11.3% |
| Civil | 178 | 46.7% | -8.2% |
| Adoption | 20 | 5.2% | +17.6% |
| General Civil | 73 | 19.2% | -17.0% |
| Guardianship | 14 | 3.7% | +75.0% |
| Magistrate Appeals | 3 | 0.8% | -75.0% |
| Mental Health | 18 | 4.7% | -25.0% |
| Other Civil Cases | 47 | 12.3% | +14.6% |
| Personal Safety Appeals | 3 | 0.8% | -25.0% |
| Juvenile | 68 | 17.8% | -25.3% |
| Child Abuse / Neglect | 55 | 14.4% | +17.0% |
| Delinquency | 13 | 3.4% | -61.8% |
| Status Offenses | 0 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
The fastest-growing category was Guardianship (+75.0%), and the fastest-falling was Status Offenses (-100.0%).
How Does Mineral County Compare With West Virginia Overall?
Mineral County is estimated to account for about 1.51% of the 230,414 cases filed in West Virginia courts in 2025.
| Metric | Mineral County | West Virginia | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | ~3,486 | 230,414 | ~1.51% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | ~-1.3% | -1.3% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Filings per judicial position | ~1,743 | 1,829 | Estimated at the state level |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~1,694 | 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 Mineral County's 1.51% share of the state population.
Mineral County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are West Virginia statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Mineral 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | 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 Mineral County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Mineral County Courthouse Locations
Mineral County court proceedings are held at the Mineral County Courthouse. Check your notice or case paperwork to confirm the courthouse assigned to your case before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral County Courthouse | 150 Armstrong Street, Keyser, WV 26726 | 304-788-1562 | 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 Mineral County?
Cases in Mineral County are heard in circuit, family, or magistrate court, depending on the case type and the amount in dispute. Use the table to find the court for your matter.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Circuit court | Circuit criminal filings included 78 felonies in 2025. |
| Civil lawsuit up to $20,000 | Magistrate court | Magistrate courts hear civil disputes up to $20,000. |
| Civil lawsuit over $20,000 | Circuit court | Disputes above the $20,000 magistrate court limit go to circuit court. |
| Divorce | Family court | Family court domestic filings included 91 divorce cases in 2025. |
| Domestic violence | Family court | Family court domestic filings included 119 domestic violence cases in 2025. |
| Juvenile case | Circuit court (juvenile) | Circuit juvenile filings totaled 68 in 2025. |
| Appeal | Supreme Court of Appeals or Intermediate Court of Appeals | These are the appellate courts of West Virginia. |
Are Mineral County Court Records Public?
Court records for Mineral County are available through the official West Virginia court search tools, and the county circuit clerk can confirm which records are available to you.
Public records
Circuit and family court records are kept by the county circuit clerk, and magistrate court records are kept by the magistrate court clerk.
Restricted or confidential records
The clerk can confirm which records are restricted or confidential before you request them.
Online access
The Court Records Access page at courtswv.gov offers Circuit Courts and Magistrate Courts search for all 55 counties, including Mineral County. Business Court cases can be searched at the Business Court case search.
In-person access
Visit the county circuit clerk's office for Mineral County to view or request records that are not available through online search.
How to Search Mineral County Court Records Online
Use the official West Virginia court search tools to look up Mineral County cases, and ask the clerk for documents that are not online.
- Identify the case type, such as criminal, civil, family, juvenile, or magistrate.
- Open the Court Records Access page on courtswv.gov.
- Search by name or case number in the Circuit Courts or Magistrate Courts search.
- Review the case details and note the case number.
- Contact the circuit clerk or magistrate court clerk for documents that are not online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal (circuit) | Circuit Courts search | Circuit criminal case information | Documents may require the circuit clerk |
| Civil (circuit) | Circuit Courts search | Circuit civil case information | Documents may require the circuit clerk |
| Family law | Circuit Courts search | Family court case information | Family court records are kept by the circuit clerk |
| Magistrate cases | Magistrate Courts search | Magistrate court case information | Magistrate records are kept by the magistrate court clerk |
| Juvenile | Contact the county circuit clerk | Juvenile case information through the clerk | Juvenile cases are not listed for online search on this page |
| Business court | Business Court case search | Business Court Division cases | Limited to Business Court Division cases |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Mineral County
The official online payment option listed for Mineral County is the statewide Magistrate Court Payments portal.
- Online: Pay through the Magistrate Court Payments portal. Confirm with the magistrate court clerk which fines and court costs the portal accepts.
- Clerk contact: Ask the court that issued your citation or case about other payment methods, since they are not listed here.
For parking tickets, contact the agency that issued the ticket, because this page covers court payments only.
Mineral County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Mineral County court records?
Use the Court Records Access page on courtswv.gov to search Circuit Courts and Magistrate Courts records by name or case number.
Are Mineral County court records public?
Records are available through the official West Virginia court search tools, and the county circuit clerk can confirm which records are restricted.
How do I find a criminal case in Mineral County?
Search the Circuit Courts search on courtswv.gov by name, or contact the circuit clerk for help locating the case.
How do I find a court date in Mineral County?
Check your notice or paperwork, and contact the clerk of the court that holds your case to confirm the date.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
The statewide Magistrate Court Payments portal is the official online option listed here, so confirm with the magistrate court clerk which tickets it accepts.
How many cases are filed in Mineral County each year?
Circuit criminal, civil and juvenile filings totaled 381 in 2025 and 428 in 2024, and family court domestic filings totaled 473 in 2025.
What is the most common case type in Mineral County?
Civil filings were the largest circuit group in 2025, at 178 cases, or 46.7% of the 381 circuit filings.
Is crime rising or falling in West Virginia?
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
Mineral County Circuit CourtMore Info
| Address: | 150 Armstrong St., Keyser, WV, 26726 |
| Phone Number: | 304-788-1562 |
| Fax: | 304-788-4109 |
| Website: | http://www.courtswv.gov/lower-courts/counties/mineral.html |
Useful Links
- Mineral County - Court Information Access detailed information on the Mineral County Courthouse, including contact details and types of cases handled.
- West Virginia Legislature Find legal resources and state laws that can help understand the legislative context surrounding court proceedings in West Virginia.
- Representing Yourself in Court Obtain guidance on self-representation in court cases, including forms and procedural information for non-attorneys.
- Rules for Lawyers and Judges Explore the rules that govern legal practitioners and judges, essential for understanding procedural conduct in court.
- Interest on Lawyers' Accounts (IOLTA) Learn about the IOLTA program, which helps fund legal aid to those who cannot afford it in West Virginia.
- West Virginia Online Data Center Search a variety of public records including court records, helpful for research and legal inquiries within the state.
- West Virginia Secretary of State Utilize services and resources related to business registrations, administrative rules, and election information in West Virginia.
- Child Support Enforcement - West Virginia Discover resources and guidelines concerning the enforcement of child support orders through the West Virginia court system.
- West Virginia Public Defender Services Find information on obtaining legal representation for indigent defendants and resources on public defense services.
- The West Virginia State Bar Explore information on lawyer referral services, legal resources, and professional certification within West Virginia.
- National Association for Court Management A resourceful platform for improving court management with webinars, resources, and networking opportunities for court administrators.
- ACLU of West Virginia Access resources for civil liberties and rights advocacy, offering legal assistance and information on state civil rights issues.
- Administrative Office of the Courts - West Virginia Details on administrative procedures, contact information, and resources for the efficient management of the court system.
- Business Licensing in Clark County An overview of processes and requirements for obtaining and maintaining business licenses within Clark County, West Virginia.
- Criminal Law Resources Find criminal law resources relevant for understanding procedures, rights, and laws applicable within West Virginia’s legal framework.
- Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia Review opinions, upcoming cases, and general information about the highest court in the judicial system of West Virginia.
- Mineral County Official Website The go-to source for accessing county government resources, public notices, and county services available to residents.
- Aspen Publishing for Legal Education Educational resources and textbooks for legal studies, useful for students and practitioners in Mineral County, WV.
- West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence Offers advocacy, support, and legal resources dedicated to combating domestic violence across West Virginia counties.
- Family Violence Appellate Project Assists survivors of domestic violence by providing appellate services and education in West Virginia state judicial processes.
Table of Contents
- Mineral County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Mineral County Court Records
- Mineral County Court Statistics (2025)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Mineral County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Mineral County?
- How Does Mineral County Compare With West Virginia Overall?
- Mineral County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Mineral County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Mineral County?
- Are Mineral County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Mineral County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Mineral County
- Mineral County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links