Hampshire County Prosecuting Attorney

Description

The prosecuting attorney is the chief prosecutor for the county, representing the government in criminal cases. The prosecuting attorney investigates crimes, decides whether or not to bring charges against suspects, negotiates plea bargains, and tries cases before juries or judges.

Application Guidelines

If you would like to be included on the ballot for county office, follow these three steps. 1) Contact the county clerk. The clerk's office can provide information about the availability of filing papers and answer questions regarding nominating petitions and other ballot procedures. 2) Arrange to pick up required paperwork. 3) Return your completed paperwork within the designated filing window. Party candidates will need to meet earlier deadlines to participate in the primary.

Submit application to:
Hampshire County Supervisor of Elections, 19 East Main Street, Romney, WV, 26757, US