There are 280 Courts in West Virginia, serving a population of 1,836,843 people in an area of 24,035 square miles. There is 1 Court per 6,560 people, and 1 Court per 85 square miles.
The state of West Virginia is ranked 4th in Courts per capita, and 12th in Courts per square mile.
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West Virginia Appellate Courts
Court Name: West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Charleston
Number of Judges: 5
| Court Name | Source of Authority | Geographic Jurisdiction | Number of Judges |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Circuit Court | Constitution | District/Circuit | 70 |
| West Virginia Family Court | Constitution | District/Circuit | 45 |
| West Virginia Magistrate Court | Constitution | County | 158 |
| West Virginia Municipal Court | Local Legislation | Incorporated Municipalities | - |
| Court Type | Geographic Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Drug Courts | Statewide |
| Domestic Violence Courts | Local |
| Mental Health Courts | Local |
| Veterans Courts | Local |
| Re-Entry Courts | Local |
| Teen Courts | Local |
| Juvenile Drug Courts | Statewide |
| Convicted Felons Disqualified | Yes |
| English Required | Yes |
| Residency Requirement | County Resident: 0 Years |
| Minimum Age | 18 |
| Time Since Prior Jury Service | 2 years |