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Recent News About Kanawha County Judicial Building
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Valentine’s Day at W.Va. Courthouses
Valentine’s Day at W.Va. Courthouses. -
Supreme Court releases new jury orientation video, handbook and proclaims November as Juror Appreciation Month
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has released a new jury orientation video and updated juror handbook as well as proclaiming November as “Juror Appreciation Month” in West Virginia. -
Remote program to help victims of domestic violence, sexual assault expands to Kanawha County
CHARLESTON – A pilot program to allow victims of domestic violence and sexual assault access the court system without being in the same room as their assailants has expanded to Kanawha County. -
As some state judges require face masks again, Supreme Court not taking that step yet
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court isn’t ready to reinstitute a statewide judicial face mask police even as a handful of circuit judges across the state once again begin to require face coverings in their courtrooms. -
Kanawha family court judge believes circuit judge's order is unconstitutional
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha family court judge has asked the state Supreme Court if a local administrative order by a chief circuit judge negates a statewide trial court rule adopted by the Supreme Court itself. -
Some employees back working in Kanawha Judicial Annex; Sheriff hasn't had to use ankle monitors yet
CHARLESTON – Some employees have started working again in the Kanawha County Judicial Annex. As of late last week, some employees began working again in the building, which saw seven employees and one spouse of an employee test positive for the Coronavirus. -
Kanawha Family Court judge finally gets OK to have Saturday hearings
CHARLESTON – After seeking permission for nearly a year, a Kanawha Family Court judge now officially can hold hearings on Saturdays. -
Kaufman hosts mock trials for Kanawha County students
CHARLESTON – Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Judge Tod Kaufman hosted mock trials with students from Overbrook Elementary School recently. -
Mental hygiene commissioner retires after 40 years of service
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Kanawha County Mental Hygiene Commissioner Thomas M. Hayes retired March 1 after serving 40 years in the part-time position. -
Kanawha Court remembers attorneys, judges in May opening ceremony
Jaclyn Maynard spoke about her late husband Adam Maynard during a ceremony May 14 at the Kanawha County Courthouse. (Photos by Kyla Asbury) CHARLESTON -- Twelve attorneys and judges who have passed away during the last year were memorialized at the opening day of the May term of court in Kanawha County on May 14. -
Kanawha middle schol students to hold mock trials
CHARLESTON -- Two Kanawha County middle schools are set to perform mock trial transcripts they wrote themselves as part of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia's West Virginia Law Adventure program.