Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Kanawha County Courthouse, 111 Court Street, Charleston, WV 25301
Kanawha County
Small claims ($0-$5,000) cases., Mental Health cases., Emergency civil protection/ restraining orders., Misdemeanor preliminary hearings., Juvenile cases., Traffic infractions.
Division:Contact Information:
Phone Number: 304-357-0401
Fax: 304-357-0205
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.kanawha.us
Staff: Kim Aaron, 304-357-0401, Brent Hall, 304-357-0417, Tim Halloran, 304-357-0402, Ward Harsbarger, 304-357-0404, Pete Lopez, 304-357-0407, Jack Pauly, Chief Magistrate, 304-357-0406, Joe Shelton, 304-357-0408, Mike Sisson, 304-357-0409 Tracie Strickland, Juvenile only, 304-357-0413 and Julie Yeager, Domestice only, 304-357-0403. Magistrate Clerks Office for any cases, 304-357-0422.
Hours: Open Weekdays 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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- How was I chosen? - Jurors are picked at random from lists of registered voters, people with driver's licenses, or those with state issued ID cards.
- What are the exemptions? Depending on local laws and specific court policies, exemptions MAY include persons over age 70, and those having recently served on a jury (usually within 1-3 years depending on county policy). In the state of West Virginia, there are possible exemptions for attorneys, sole proprietors, and may include some government positions and occupations. If any of these apply to you, contact the court to verify they observe the exemption.
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