Mingo County, WV Courts and Public Records
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The trial courts for Mingo 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 Mingo County |
| Circuit Clerk | Keeps circuit and family court records for Mingo 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 Mingo County Court Records
Have the person's full name, a case number if you have one, and approximate dates ready before you search Mingo 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 Mingo 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 Mingo 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
Mingo County Court Statistics (2025)
Mingo County courts handled an estimated 2,826 new cases in 2025 and disposed of an estimated 2,748. The estimate scales West Virginia statewide totals by the county's share of state population.
~2,826
Total filings in 2025
~2,748
Total dispositions in 2025
~1,413
Filings per judicial position (2 estimated positions)
~-1.3%
Change in total filings vs 2024
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | ~2,826 | ~2,863 | ~-1.3% |
| Total Dispositions | ~2,748 | ~2,785 | ~-1.3% |
| Criminal Filings | ~1,629 | ~1,735 | ~-6.1% |
| Civil Filings | ~794 | ~736 | ~+7.9% |
| Family Law Filings | ~241 | ~222 | ~+8.6% |
| Probate Filings | ~18 | ~20 | ~-10.0% |
| Mental Health Filings | ~61 | ~59 | ~+3.4% |
| Juvenile Filings | ~102 | ~110 | ~-7.3% |
| 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 Mingo County's 1.23% share of the state population.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Mingo County?
Estimated total filings in Mingo 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 | ~2,826 | ~2,748 | ~-1.3% |
| 2024 | ~2,863 | ~2,785 | ~-3.5% |
| 2023 | ~2,968 | ~2,895 | ~+5.1% |
| 2022 | ~2,824 | ~2,760 | ~+0.3% |
| 2021 | ~2,815 | ~2,748 | ~+0.3% |
Estimated filings changed +0.4% between 2021 and 2025, from 2,815 to 2,826. 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 Mingo County's 1.23% share of the state population.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Mingo County?
Civil cases were the largest group of Mingo County circuit filings in 2025 at 233, or 42.9% of the 543 total.
| Case Type | Filings 2025 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | 201 | 37.0% | -5.2% |
| Felonies | 112 | 20.6% | -8.2% |
| Other Criminal Cases | 81 | 14.9% | -10.0% |
| Civil | 233 | 42.9% | -2.9% |
| Adoption | 34 | 6.3% | +78.9% |
| General Civil | 128 | 23.6% | -1.5% |
| Guardianship | 8 | 1.5% | -52.9% |
| Magistrate Appeals | 6 | 1.1% | +500.0% |
| Mental Health | 32 | 5.9% | -17.9% |
| Other Civil Cases | 22 | 4.1% | -35.3% |
| Juvenile | 109 | 20.1% | -12.1% |
| Child Abuse / Neglect | 83 | 15.3% | -19.4% |
| Delinquency | 4 | 0.7% | -71.4% |
| Status Offenses | 22 | 4.1% | +214.3% |
The fastest-growing category was Magistrate Appeals (+500.0%), and the fastest-falling was Delinquency (-71.4%).
How Does Mingo County Compare With West Virginia Overall?
Mingo County is estimated to account for about 1.23% of the 230,414 cases filed in West Virginia courts in 2025.
| Metric | Mingo County | West Virginia | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | ~2,826 | 230,414 | ~1.23% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | ~-1.3% | -1.3% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Filings per judicial position | ~1,413 | 1,829 | Estimated at the state level |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~1,374 | 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 Mingo County's 1.23% share of the state population.
Mingo County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are West Virginia statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Mingo 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 Mingo County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Mingo County Courthouse Locations
Mingo County court proceedings are held at the Mingo County Courthouse. Check your notice or case paperwork to confirm the courthouse assigned to your case before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mingo County Courthouse | 78 East Second Avenue, Williamson, WV 25661 | 304-235-0320 | 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 Mingo County?
Cases in Mingo 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 112 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 137 divorce cases in 2025. |
| Domestic violence | Family court | Family court domestic filings included 150 domestic violence cases in 2025. |
| Juvenile case | Circuit court (juvenile) | Circuit juvenile filings totaled 109 in 2025. |
| Appeal | Supreme Court of Appeals or Intermediate Court of Appeals | These are the appellate courts of West Virginia. |
Are Mingo County Court Records Public?
Court records for Mingo 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 Mingo County. Business Court cases can be searched at the Business Court case search.
In-person access
Visit the county circuit clerk's office for Mingo County to view or request records that are not available through online search.
How to Search Mingo County Court Records Online
Use the official West Virginia court search tools to look up Mingo 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 Mingo County
The official online payment option listed for Mingo 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.
Mingo County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Mingo 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 Mingo 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 Mingo 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 Mingo 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 Mingo County each year?
Circuit criminal, civil and juvenile filings totaled 543 in 2025 and 576 in 2024, and family court domestic filings totaled 587 in 2025.
What is the most common case type in Mingo County?
Civil filings were the largest circuit group in 2025, at 233 cases, or 42.9% of the 543 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
Mingo County Circuit CourtMore Info
| Address: | 78 East Second Avenue,, Williamson, WV, 25661 |
| Phone Number: | 304-235-0320 |
| Fax: | 304-235-0326 |
| Website: | http://www.courtswv.gov/lower-courts/counties/mingo.html |
Useful Links
- West Virginia Judiciary - Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia - Access state supreme court opinions, docket information, and other court-related resources from the official judiciary site.
- Municipal Court - Whitesville, WV - Information on municipal court operations, procedures, and contact details for Whitesville in Boone County, near Mingo County.
- West Virginia Circuit Court - Official Website - Find detailed information on circuit court cases, calendars, judges, and opinions within West Virginia, including Mingo County.
- Mingo County, WV Public Records Directory - Comprehensive directory for public records in Mingo County, including property records, court records, and vital records.
- Legal Aid of West Virginia - Resources - Provides legal assistance and resources to low-income residents in West Virginia, including those seeking help with court matters.
- West Virginia Legislature - Home Page - Legislative resources, bill tracking, and contact information for legislative representatives relevant to legal proceedings in WV.
- The West Virginia State Bar - Official Site - Resource for finding licensed attorneys and accessing legal profession regulations in West Virginia.
- Mingo County Health Department - Home - Health regulations and public health records, which may be relevant to specific court cases in Mingo County.
- Human Rights Watch - Mingo County, WV - Information on human rights issues and legal concerns relevant to cases in Mingo County, West Virginia.
- FEMA Region 3 - West Virginia - Information on disaster declarations and assistance that may influence legal proceedings in West Virginia.
- West Virginia Secretary of State - Official Site - Search for business records, election information, and services that pertain to court and legal issues in WV.
- Office of the West Virginia Attorney General - Legal opinions, consumer protection resources, and court information provided by the Attorney General of WV.
- ACLU of West Virginia - Find Your Legislator - Tools to locate state legislators who influence laws and legal proceedings in Mingo County, WV.
- National Association of Counties - Justice & Public Safety - Resources on justice, law enforcement, and public safety that impact county-level legal proceedings.
- West Virginia State Police - Official Page - Criminal records, public safety updates, and resources for court-related information within West Virginia.
- West Virginia Senate Education Resources - Legislation and resources affecting education law and related court proceedings in West Virginia.
- League of Women Voters of West Virginia - Advocacy and educational resources promoting civic involvement and legal reform within West Virginia.
- West Virginia Association of Realtors - Home - Legal guidelines and property-related resources for real estate professionals involved in court cases in WV.
- Federal Bureau of Prisons - USP Hazelton - Prisoner locater and facility information relevant to federal inmates from West Virginia.
- West Virginia Child Protection Network - Resources and advocacy for child protection and welfare cases relevant to family court proceedings.
Table of Contents
- Mingo County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Mingo County Court Records
- Mingo County Court Statistics (2025)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Mingo County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Mingo County?
- How Does Mingo County Compare With West Virginia Overall?
- Mingo County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Mingo County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Mingo County?
- Are Mingo County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Mingo County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Mingo County
- Mingo County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links