Welcome to the official website of Jackson County! This website is intended to provide you with an overview of our county’s government and the unique opportunities our county has to offer.

Its county seat is Ripley and its largest municipality is Ravenswood. Jackson County was formed in 1831 from parts of Kanawha, Wood, and Mason Counties, and named for Andrew Jackson, seventh …

The number of meetings held varies from county to county, with some commissions meeting once month and others several times a month. Notice of all meetings must be given and meetings are public, as …

County Government Agencies Jackson County Commission Jackson County Clerk Jackson County Assessor Jackson County Sheriff Jackson County Magistrates Jackson County Circuit Clerk Jackson …

County Assessor Jackson County Assessor (Office): The Assessor of every county is elected every four years. The position is required to be full-time in all but Class X counties.

Jackson County Clerk (Office): E ach county elects a county clerk whose responsibilities include the management of records of the county commission and election duties.

Jackson County Sheriff (Office): The Sheriff of the county serves as its chief law enforcement officer, charged with the responsibility of policing the county and keeping the peace, including the power to …

County Magistrates Jackson County Magistrates (Office): Magistrates are judicial officers at the county level, and handle certain criminal matters and small claims. Jackson County Magistrates: Jackie …

The office of the clerk is authorized by Article 8, Section 9 of the West Virginia Constitution. The Circuit Clerk is an officer within the judicial system and plays a pivotal role in that system.

In criminal cases, the prosecuting attorney assists in the investigation of all crimes and other law violations in the county. In civil cases, the prosecuting attorney acts as legal advisor to the County …