Courts in Hancock County, West Virginia

There are 5 Courts in Hancock County, West Virginia, serving a population of 29,921 people in an area of 83 square miles. There is 1 Court per 5,984 people, and 1 Court per 16 square miles.

In West Virginia, Hancock County is ranked 37th of 55 counties in Courts per capita, and 1st of 55 counties in Courts per square mile.

List of Hancock County Courts

Find Hancock County, West Virginia courts and courthouses, such as federal, state, district, superior, criminal, common, circuit, judicial, judiciary, divorce, appeals, family, traffic, and small claims courts.

Chester Municipal Court 600 Indiana Avenue Chester, WV

New Cumberland Circuit Court 102 Court Street New Cumberland, WV

New Cumberland Magistrate Court 110 South Court Street New Cumberland, WV

New Cumberland Municipal Court 104 North Court Street New Cumberland, WV

Weirton Municipal Court 200 Municipal Plaza Weirton, WV

About Hancock County Courts

Courts in Hancock County, WV are government institutions that resolve legal disputes in accordance with local Hancock County and West Virginia law and are housed in Hancock County courthouses. Courts are divided into Criminal Courts and Civil Courts. In Hancock County Criminal Courts, the government prosecutes a case against parties accused of breaking the law. In Hancock County Civil Courts the Court resolves disputes between citizens.

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Hancock County Jury Duty Requirements
Convicted Felons DisqualifiedYes
English RequiredYes
Residency RequirementCounty Resident: 0 Years
Minimum Age18
Time Since Prior Jury Service2 years