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The Wyoming County circuit court is the county's trial court for felony, civil, juvenile and family matters, and the county's magistrate court handles cases of limited jurisdiction.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Handles | Circuit court: felonies, nontraffic misdemeanors and other criminal cases, general civil, adoption, guardianship, mental health and other civil cases, juvenile child abuse and neglect, delinquency and status offenses, and family domestic matters such as divorce, domestic violence and modifications |
| Does NOT Handle | Civil cases in dispute over $20,000 are heard in circuit court, while the magistrate court hears limited civil matters up to $20,000 |
| Records Kept By | The county circuit clerk keeps circuit and family court records, and the magistrate court clerk keeps magistrate court records |
| Online Case Search | Court Records Access page with the Circuit Courts search and the Magistrate Courts search |
| Pay Traffic Tickets Online | Magistrate Court Payments (apps.wv.gov/Courts/MFP) |
How to Search Wyoming County Court Records
Have the person's full name, the case number if you know it, and the approximate dates ready before you search. Wyoming County records are kept by the county circuit clerk and magistrate court clerks.
Online
Go to the Circuit Courts search on courtswv.gov to look up circuit court cases.
Search the Magistrate Courts search for magistrate court cases.
Confirm the case type before you search, so you use the right search.
Best for: Quick lookups of circuit and magistrate cases
In Person
Go to the Wyoming County circuit clerk's office for records not available online.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Ask the clerk which office keeps your case type.
Best for: Records not available online
By Phone
Call the county circuit clerk's office to confirm what records you need.
Ask which clerk keeps magistrate court records.
Ask what identifying details the clerk needs to find a case.
Best for: Confirming records before a visit
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
Wyoming County Court Statistics (2025)
Wyoming County's circuit courts recorded 424 criminal, civil and juvenile filings in 2025, up 11.0% from 382 in 2024. Family domestic filings are reported separately, with 404 in 2025.
424
Circuit filings in 2025 (criminal 95, civil 201, juvenile 128)
404
Family domestic filings in 2025, reported separately
21.2
Circuit filings per 1,000 residents (2024 population 19,964)
+11.0%
Change in circuit filings vs 2024 (382)
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circuit Criminal Filings | 95 | 77 | +23.4% |
| Circuit Civil Filings | 201 | 160 | +25.6% |
| Circuit Juvenile Filings | 128 | 145 | -11.7% |
| Total Circuit Filings | 424 | 382 | +11.0% |
The largest driver was civil filings, which rose by 41 cases, led by general civil cases (104 in 2025 compared with 75 in 2024).
How Have Court Filings Changed in Wyoming County?
Estimated total filings in Wyoming 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 | ~2,599 | ~2,527 | ~-1.3% |
| 2024 | ~2,632 | ~2,560 | ~-3.6% |
| 2023 | ~2,729 | ~2,662 | ~+5.1% |
| 2022 | ~2,596 | ~2,538 | ~+0.3% |
| 2021 | ~2,589 | ~2,527 | ~+0.3% |
Estimated filings changed +0.4% between 2021 and 2025, from 2,589 to 2,599. 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 Wyoming County's 1.13% share of the state population.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Wyoming County?
Civil cases are the largest category in Wyoming County at 47.4% of the 424 circuit filings in 2025, followed by juvenile cases at 30.2% and criminal cases at 22.4%.
| Case Type | Filings 2025 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | 95 | 22.4% | +23.4% |
| Felonies | 56 | 13.2% | +16.7% |
| Misdemeanor | 25 | 5.9% | +56.3% |
| Magistrate appeals | 4 | 0.9% | +100.0% |
| Other criminal cases | 10 | 2.4% | -9.1% |
| Civil | 201 | 47.4% | +25.6% |
| Adoption | 23 | 5.4% | 0.0% |
| General civil | 104 | 24.5% | +38.7% |
| Guardianship | 8 | 1.9% | -38.5% |
| Magistrate appeals | 4 | 0.9% | -42.9% |
| Mental health | 23 | 5.4% | +91.7% |
| Other civil cases | 30 | 7.1% | +3.4% |
| Personal safety appeals | 9 | 2.1% | +800.0% |
| Juvenile | 128 | 30.2% | -11.7% |
| Child abuse / neglect | 79 | 18.6% | -18.6% |
| Delinquency | 32 | 7.5% | -5.9% |
| Status offenses | 17 | 4.0% | +21.4% |
Personal safety appeals grew fastest, rising from 1 to 9 filings (+800.0%), while civil magistrate appeals fell fastest, from 7 to 4 (-42.9%). Family domestic filings, which total 404 in 2025, are reported separately from these circuit categories.
How Does Wyoming County Compare With West Virginia Overall?
Wyoming County is estimated to account for about 1.13% of the 230,414 cases filed in West Virginia courts in 2025.
| Metric | Wyoming County | West Virginia | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | ~2,599 | 230,414 | ~1.13% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | ~-1.3% | -1.3% | Same as state (estimate) |
| Filings per judicial position | ~2,599 | 1,829 | Estimated at the state level |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~2,527 | 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 Wyoming County's 1.13% share of the state population.
Wyoming County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are West Virginia statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Wyoming 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 Wyoming County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Wyoming County Courthouse Locations
Wyoming County court proceedings are held at the Wyoming County Courthouse. Check your notice or case paperwork to confirm the courthouse assigned to your case before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming County Courthouse | 24 Main Avenue, Pineville, WV 24874 | 304-732-8000 | 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 Wyoming County?
Wyoming County cases are divided between the county circuit court, the family court within the circuit system, and the magistrate court, depending on the matter.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Circuit court, criminal division | Circuit criminal filings included 56 felonies in 2025. |
| Misdemeanor | Circuit court, criminal division | Circuit criminal filings included 25 misdemeanors in 2025. |
| Domestic violence | Family court | Family domestic filings included 165 domestic violence cases in 2025. |
| Civil lawsuit | Circuit court or magistrate court | Magistrate court hears civil cases with up to $20,000 in dispute, and larger civil matters go to circuit court. |
| Divorce | Family court | Family domestic filings included 122 divorce cases in 2025. |
| Child custody or support | Family court | Family court handles domestic relations matters, and the circuit clerk keeps family court records. |
| Juvenile case | Circuit court, juvenile matters | Circuit juvenile filings totaled 128 in 2025, including 79 child abuse and neglect cases. |
| Appeal | Circuit court or West Virginia appellate courts | Magistrate appeals are recorded in the circuit court's civil and criminal filings, and appeals from the circuit court go to the Supreme Court of Appeals or Intermediate Court of Appeals. |
Are Wyoming County Court Records Public?
Many West Virginia court records can be viewed by the public, but some records are restricted, so confirm with the county circuit clerk which records are available for your case.
Public records
Circuit and magistrate court records can be searched through the statewide search tools listed on the Court Records Access page.
Restricted or confidential records
Some records may not be available through public search, and the clerk can confirm which records are restricted.
Online access
Use the Court Records Access page to reach the Circuit Courts search and the Magistrate Courts search. Business court cases are searched through the Business Court case search.
In-person access
Visit the Wyoming County circuit clerk's office for circuit and family court records. Visit the magistrate court clerk for magistrate court records.
How to Search Wyoming County Court Records Online
Case information for Wyoming 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 Wyoming County if asked.
- Review the case details and docket entries.
- Contact the Wyoming 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 Wyoming County clerk. |
| Probate | West Virginia Judiciary | Probate is handled by the county commission and clerk. | Not in the general portal; contact the Wyoming 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 Wyoming County
Fines and citations in Wyoming County can be paid through the statewide Magistrate Court Payments portal, and the court can confirm which charges it accepts.
- Online: Pay through Magistrate Court Payments at apps.wv.gov/Courts/MFP. Confirm with the court which fines and costs can be paid there.
Parking tickets are handled by the agency that issued the ticket, not by the circuit or magistrate court.
Wyoming County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Wyoming County court records?
Use the Court Records Access page to search circuit and magistrate court cases, or contact the county circuit clerk for records not available online.
Are Wyoming County court records public?
Many records can be viewed by the public, but some are restricted, so the county circuit clerk can confirm what is available.
How do I find a criminal case?
Search the Circuit Courts search on the Court Records Access page by name or case number, or call the county circuit clerk's office.
How do I find a court date?
Check your notice or ticket first, then contact the county circuit clerk or the magistrate court clerk for the case.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
Pay online through Magistrate Court Payments at apps.wv.gov/Courts/MFP, and confirm with the court which charges it accepts.
How many cases are filed in Wyoming County each year?
Circuit courts recorded 424 criminal, civil and juvenile filings in 2025 and 382 in 2024, an increase of 11.0%.
What is the most common type of case?
Civil filings were the largest group in 2025, with 201 of the 424 circuit filings (47.4%).
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
Wyoming County Circuit CourtMore Info
| Address: | 100 Main and Bank Streets, Pineville, WV, 24874 |
| Phone Number: | 304-732-7047 |
| Fax: | 304-732-7047 |
| Website: | http://www.courtswv.gov/lower-courts/counties/wyoming.html |
Useful Links
- Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia - West Virginia's highest court provides opinions, forms, and general judicial information for public access and legal reference.
- Wyoming County Courthouse - Official website offering local government services, courthouses directories, public notices, and contacts for legal matters within the county.
- Wyoming County, WV - Official Website - Provides comprehensive county information, including departments, public resources, and links to court services available to residents.
- Wyoming County Clerk - Key information about the County Clerk's office handling recording, probate, and legal records crucial for legal inquiries.
- West Virginia Legal Resources Center - Offers extensive legal resources and guides for residents seeking legal information or assistance in court matters.
- West Virginia Public Defender Services - Provides defense services information, resources, and support for those requiring legal representation across the state.
- The West Virginia State Bar - Offers information on attorneys, bar membership, and legal services, serving as a crucial resource for legal guidance.
- West Virginia Legislature: Legal Resources - Features legal documents, legislative information, and resources pertinent to court records and legal research purposes.
- West Virginia Regional Jail & Correctional Facility Authority - Provides inmate search, facility information, and public records access related to regional incarcerations and legal processes.
- WV Youth Advocate Program - Supports youth involved in the legal system with advocacy, resources, and community-based services for better legal outcomes.
- West Virginia Courts - FindLaw - Offers a directory of courts, access to legal forms, and guidance on navigating the state’s legal system efficiently.
- Wyoming County Lawyers - Justia - A directory of legal professionals in Wyoming County providing representation, advisement, and various legal services to the public.
- ACLU of West Virginia: Courts - Advocates for civil liberties providing court information, resources, and support on constitutional matters affecting residents.
- West Virginia Senior Legal Aid, Inc. - Non-profit organization offering free legal services and resources to elderly residents of West Virginia communities.
- West Virginia Court Directory - CourtReference.com - Comprehensive directory listing courts in West Virginia, including contact information and resources for legal proceedings.
- West Virginia Library Commission - Legal Services - Provides free access to legal information databases and resources available in state libraries for public use and research.
- Wyoming County Circuit Court - Details on court operations, judge assignments, and contact information for initiating and managing legal cases in Wyoming County.
- West Virginia Legal Aid Directory - A list of free or low-cost legal services and rights organizations across West Virginia, including information on accessing justice.
- West Virginia Court Rules - Provides access to the rules of procedure for state courts, guiding legal professionals and citizens in court processes.
- U.S. Courts - National resource for federal court information, useful for those needing knowledge about the judicial system beyond state courts.
Table of Contents
- Wyoming County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Wyoming County Court Records
- Wyoming County Court Statistics (2025)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Wyoming County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Wyoming County?
- How Does Wyoming County Compare With West Virginia Overall?
- Wyoming County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Wyoming County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Wyoming County?
- Are Wyoming County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Wyoming County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Wyoming County
- Wyoming County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links