Criminal Cases
Criminal cases are those that involve violations of the Criminal Laws of the State of West Virginia.
There are two types:
1. Felony: Major crimes such as murder, robbery, embezzlement, and 3rd offense DUI
- Civil Cases
Civil cases are all situations involving individuals suing each other. It can be over car wrecks, property boundaries, etc.
- Domestic Cases
Domestic cases normally refer to those dealing with family matters, divorce, paternity, and support.
- Juvenile Cases
There are two types:
1. JD = Involves anyone under the age of 18 who commits a crime that is for an adult would be a felony or misdemeanor, or is a status offense, i.e. skipping school
2. JA = Involves situations of abuse of children
- Civil Appeals
Civil appeals are cases that have been heard in lower courts that the individual involved is not satisfied with the results and appeals the decision to a higher court.
- Adoption Cases
Adoptions cases deal with adoptions of infants and children.
- Guardian and Conservator
These cases are situations of individuals who must have other care of their welfare.