Magistrate Court is often the first place people encounter the legal system in West Virginia. These courts handle many everyday legal matters, including small civil disputes, criminal complaints, and initial hearings in criminal cases.
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Magistrate Court: Where Most West Virginians First Encounter the Legal System
Most people assume that serious legal issues immediately land in Circuit Court. In reality, the majority of West Virginians first encounter the legal system through Magistrate Court.