Tucker County, WV Courts and Public Records
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The Tucker County Circuit Court hears the county's criminal, civil and juvenile cases, and family court handles domestic relations matters. Magistrate courts hear matters of limited jurisdiction.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Tucker County Circuit Court |
| Website | courtswv.gov (West Virginia Judiciary) |
| Handles | Circuit criminal, civil and juvenile cases; family court domestic relations cases; magistrate court matters of limited jurisdiction, including civil disputes up to $20,000 |
| Does NOT Handle | Federal cases, which go to the U.S. District Court for West Virginia |
| Online Case Search | Court Records Access page (Circuit Courts and Magistrate Courts search) |
| Pay Magistrate Court Payments Online | apps.wv.gov/Courts/MFP |
How to Search Tucker County Court Records
Have the person's full name, the case number if you know it, and the approximate dates ready before you search. Tucker County circuit and family court records are kept by the circuit clerk.
Online
Go to the Court Records Access page on courtswv.gov.
Pick Circuit Courts or Magistrate Courts and search by name or case number.
Open the case to review its details and note the case number.
Best for: Quick lookups of case status and parties
In Person
Go to the Tucker County circuit clerk's office, and confirm its address on courtswv.gov.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Ask the clerk which division handles your case type.
Best for: Records and copies not available online
By Phone
Call the circuit clerk's office before you visit or send a request.
Ask which division holds your case type and what it needs.
Have the case number and party names ready when you call.
Best for: Confirming the right office for a request
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
Tucker County Court Statistics (2025)
Tucker County courts handled an estimated 856 new cases in 2025 and disposed of an estimated 832. The estimate scales West Virginia statewide totals by the county's share of state population.
~856
Total filings in 2025
~832
Total dispositions in 2025
~856
Filings per judicial position (1 estimated positions)
~-1.3%
Change in total filings vs 2024
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | ~856 | ~867 | ~-1.3% |
| Total Dispositions | ~832 | ~843 | ~-1.3% |
| Criminal Filings | ~493 | ~525 | ~-6.1% |
| Civil Filings | ~240 | ~223 | ~+7.6% |
| Family Law Filings | ~73 | ~67 | ~+9.0% |
| Probate Filings | ~5 | ~6 | ~-16.7% |
| Mental Health Filings | ~18 | ~18 | ~+0.0% |
| Juvenile Filings | ~31 | ~33 | ~-6.1% |
| 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 Tucker County's 0.37% share of the state population.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Tucker County?
Estimated total filings in Tucker 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 | ~856 | ~832 | ~-1.3% |
| 2024 | ~867 | ~843 | ~-3.5% |
| 2023 | ~898 | ~876 | ~+5.0% |
| 2022 | ~855 | ~836 | ~+0.4% |
| 2021 | ~852 | ~832 | ~+0.4% |
Estimated filings changed +0.5% between 2021 and 2025, from 852 to 856. The largest annual change was +5.0% in 2023. The latest change of -1.3% reflects statewide West Virginia trends. Figures marked with ~ are estimates: West Virginia statewide figures scaled by Tucker County's 0.37% share of the state population.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Tucker County?
Civil cases were the largest category in Tucker County circuit filings in 2025, with 58 filings, or 53.7% of the 108 total. Family domestic filings are left out of this table because 2024 counts are not in this data.
| Case Type | Filings 2025 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | 35 | 32.4% | +75.0% |
| Felonies | 16 | 14.8% | +6.7% |
| Misdemeanor | 1 | 0.9% | -50.0% |
| Other Criminal Cases | 18 | 16.7% | +500.0% |
| Civil | 58 | 53.7% | -15.9% |
| Adoption | 9 | 8.3% | +200.0% |
| General Civil | 29 | 26.9% | -27.5% |
| Guardianship | 8 | 7.4% | +33.3% |
| Magistrate Appeals | 5 | 4.6% | +150.0% |
| Mental Health | 1 | 0.9% | from 0 in 2024 |
| Other Civil Cases | 6 | 5.6% | -66.7% |
| Juvenile | 15 | 13.9% | -16.7% |
| Child Abuse / Neglect | 3 | 2.8% | -57.1% |
| Delinquency | 8 | 7.4% | -27.3% |
| Status Offenses | 4 | 3.7% | from 0 in 2024 |
The fastest-growing category was Other Criminal Cases (criminal filings), from 3 to 18 (+500.0%), and the fastest-falling was Other Civil Cases (civil filings), from 18 to 6 (-66.7%).
How Does Tucker County Compare With West Virginia Overall?
Tucker County is estimated to account for about 0.37% of the 230,414 cases filed in West Virginia courts in 2025.
| Metric | Tucker County | West Virginia | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | ~856 | 230,414 | ~0.37% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | ~-1.3% | -1.3% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Filings per judicial position | ~856 | 1,829 | Estimated at the state level |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~832 | 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 Tucker County's 0.37% share of the state population.
Tucker County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are West Virginia statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Tucker 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 Tucker County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Tucker County Courthouse Locations
Tucker County court proceedings are held at the Tucker County Courthouse. Check your notice or case paperwork to confirm the courthouse assigned to your case before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucker County Courthouse | 211 First Street, Parsons, WV 26287 | 304-478-2606 | 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 Tucker County?
Circuit courts in Tucker County hear criminal, civil and juvenile cases, family court handles domestic relations matters, and magistrate courts have limited jurisdiction.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Circuit Court | Circuit criminal filings in 2025 included 16 felony cases. |
| Misdemeanor | Circuit Court | Circuit criminal filings in 2025 included 1 misdemeanor cases. |
| Civil lawsuit | Magistrate Court or Circuit Court | Magistrate courts have limited jurisdiction, with civil cases up to $20,000 in dispute. |
| Domestic violence | Family court | Family court filings in 2025 included 37 domestic violence cases. |
| Divorce | Family court | Family court filings in 2025 included 31 divorce cases. |
| Other domestic relations | Family court | Family court filings in 2025 included 13 other domestic relations cases. |
| Juvenile case | Circuit Court, juvenile filings | Circuit juvenile filings in 2025 totaled 15, including 3 child abuse or neglect cases. |
Are Tucker County Court Records Public?
Tucker County court records can be searched through the statewide Court Records Access page, but some records are restricted, so confirm access with the circuit clerk.
Public records
The Court Records Access page offers search of Circuit Courts and Magistrate Courts for all 55 counties, including Tucker County.
Restricted or confidential records
Records restricted by law or court order are not available through the online search. Ask the circuit clerk which records are restricted before you request them.
Online access
Use the Court Records Access page to search circuit and magistrate cases, and use the Business Court Case Search for business court cases. Online search shows case information, and some documents may need to be requested from the clerk.
In-person access
Visit the Tucker County circuit clerk's office to view or request records. Confirm the office address and phone on courtswv.gov before you go.
How to Search Tucker County Court Records Online
Use the statewide Court Records Access page to search Tucker County cases by case type, and ask the circuit clerk for documents that are not online.
- Identify the case type, such as criminal, civil, family law, or juvenile.
- Open the Court Records Access page on courtswv.gov.
- Choose Circuit Courts or Magistrate Courts and search by name or case number.
- Open the case to review its details and note the case number.
- Contact the circuit clerk's office to request documents that are not online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | Circuit Courts search, Court Records Access page | Case information for circuit criminal cases | Documents may need to be requested from the clerk |
| Civil | Circuit Courts search, Court Records Access page | Case information for circuit civil cases | Documents may need to be requested from the clerk |
| Family law | Circuit Courts search, Court Records Access page | Case information for family court matters | Some case details may be restricted |
| Small claims and magistrate civil | Magistrate Courts search, Court Records Access page | Case information for magistrate court matters | Magistrate courts hear civil cases up to $20,000 in dispute |
| Juvenile | Circuit clerk's office | Case information through the clerk | Juvenile records may be restricted |
| Business court | Business Court Case Search | Business Court Division cases | Covers business court cases only |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Tucker County
Magistrate court payments can be made online through the statewide Magistrate Court Payments portal for Tucker County matters.
- Online: Pay through the Magistrate Court Payments portal at apps.wv.gov/Courts/MFP. Check the portal to confirm which charges it accepts.
For a parking ticket, check the notice for the agency that issued the ticket and its payment instructions.
Tucker County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Tucker County court records?
Use the Court Records Access page to search circuit and magistrate cases by name or case number, or contact the circuit clerk's office for records that are not online.
Are Tucker County court records public?
Many court records can be searched online through the Court Records Access page, but records restricted by law or court order are not available there. Confirm access with the circuit clerk.
How do I find a criminal case?
Search the Circuit Courts search on the Court Records Access page, then contact the circuit clerk for documents that are not online.
How do I find a court date?
Check your citation or notice first, then contact the circuit clerk's office to confirm the date and division.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
Use the Magistrate Court Payments portal at apps.wv.gov/Courts/MFP, and check the portal to confirm whether it accepts your ticket.
How many cases are filed in Tucker County each year?
Circuit courts in Tucker County recorded 108 criminal, civil and juvenile filings in 2025, up 0.9% from 107 in 2024.
What is the most common type of case?
Civil cases were the largest category in 2025 with 58 filings, or 53.7% of the 108 circuit filings, followed by criminal cases at 35.
Is crime in Tucker 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
Tucker County Circuit CourtMore Info
| Address: | 211 First Street, Parsons, WV, 26287 |
| Phone Number: | 304-478-2606 Ext. 202 |
| Fax: | 304-478-4464 |
| Website: | http://www.courtswv.gov/lower-courts/counties/tucker.html |
Useful Links
- County Court Information - Find links to West Virginia county court websites and information. Includes addresses, phone numbers, and website links.
- West Virginia Vital Research Records - Access public records including birth, death, and marriage records maintained by the WV Division of Culture and History.
- Tucker County Circuit Court - Information on Tucker County's Circuit Court. Includes contact details and location of the court office.
- West Virginia Judiciary Self-Help Resources - Provides guides and resources to assist residents in legal proceedings. Offers sample forms and helpful legal guides.
- Tucker County Government Agencies - Official page listing Tucker County government departments. Access contact information for county services and officials.
- Tucker County Local Government - Information about Tucker County's local government including meeting schedules and government projects.
- West Virginia State Bar Association - Provides resources for legal professionals and the public including lawyer referral services and legal clinics.
- West Virginia Legislature - Offers access to state legislative information. Includes bill tracking, session schedules, and information on state lawmakers.
- Legal Aid of West Virginia - Provides free legal assistance to low-income families in Tucker County and throughout West Virginia.
- Tucker County Circuit Court at CourtReference - Find details on Tucker County Circuit Court services, jurisdictions, and guidance for accessing court records.
- Tucker County Directory - WVDA - Directory of government officials in Tucker County provided by the West Virginia Directory and Atlas.
- West Virginia Association of Counties - Advocates for county governments in West Virginia. Provides information and resources for county officials.
- West Virginia Secretary of State - Offers access to corporate filings, business registration, and election information for residents of West Virginia.
- Mountain CAP of West Virginia - Non-profit organization providing legal assistance and community support services in Tucker County and surrounding areas.
- West Virginia Conservation Agency - Involves community in conservation efforts. Offers resources in Tucker County for environmental and agricultural projects.
- WVU Extension Service - Tucker County - Provides educational resources and programs in agriculture, 4-H, family, and health in Tucker County, West Virginia.
- Tucker County Information at NACo - National Association of Counties page offering data, census information, and details on county governance and operations.
- Tucker County Sheriff's Office - Official site with information on public safety, civil processes, law enforcement, and services offered to the community.
- West Virginia Public Service Commission - Regulates public utilities in the state. Offers guidance and resolutions for service issues impacting Tucker County residents.
- West Virginia Community and Development Office - Provides resources for community development, economic growth, and public service improvements in Tucker County and beyond.
Table of Contents
- Tucker County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Tucker County Court Records
- Tucker County Court Statistics (2025)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Tucker County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Tucker County?
- How Does Tucker County Compare With West Virginia Overall?
- Tucker County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Tucker County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Tucker County?
- Are Tucker County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Tucker County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Tucker County
- Tucker County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links