--- title: "Bobbie Jo Miller | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/bobbie-jo-miller-wv-magistrate-taylor" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Bobbie Jo Miller West Virginia Magistrate Court, Taylor County · Magistrate ## Profile - Court: West Virginia Magistrate Court, Taylor County - State: West Virginia - Role: Magistrate - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-27 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Listed as the Magistrate Judge for the Taylor County Magistrate Court in Grafton, WV, alongside Magistrate Donn Paul Kitzmiller - She has emphasized her commitment to fairness, impartiality, and respect in all legal matters, noting that the magistrate court is “the people’s court” and the first step for many in the justice system - The Magistrate Judge for Taylor County, West Virginia, serving in the Taylor County Magistrate Court and also holding a position with the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals - She stated that her goal is to ensure justice and impartiality for all, treating every party with dignity and respect, whether first-time or repeat offenders ### Education ### Additional information - Bobbie Jo Miller announced her candidacy for Taylor County magistrate in January 2024. - In January 2024, Miller announced her run for the position of Taylor County Magistrate. - The WV News article describes her as a lifelong Taylor County resident, an employee of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals and a civil servant for almost fifteen years. - She pledged to be available, approachable, and transparent to the community if elected. - Miller is a lifelong resident of Taylor County and has been a civil servant for nearly 15 years, including service with the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. - The court is part of the West Virginia Judicial System, which is committed to fair, unbiased, and non-discriminatory service. - The judiciary roster identifies her as a Taylor County magistrate. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### camera and audio equipment Scope: statewide West Virginia Trial Court Rule 8 makes courtroom camera and audio equipment subject to the presiding circuit judge's or magistrate's permission. Evidence excerpt: Cameras and audio equipment may be permitted in and around the courtrooms at the discretion of each presiding circuit judge or magistrate. [West Virginia Trial Court Rules, Rule 8: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings](https://www.courtswv.gov/legal-community/court-rules/wv-trial-court-rules-contents) Source checked: 2026-07-27 ### advance media request timing Scope: statewide West Virginia Trial Court Rule 8 directs the presiding officer to decide requests for camera or audio coverage made at least one day before the proceeding, and lack of advance approval may preclude use. Evidence excerpt: Requests made by a party or any other person at least one day in advance of the proceedings. [West Virginia Trial Court Rules, Rule 8: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings](https://www.courtswv.gov/legal-community/court-rules/wv-trial-court-rules-contents) Source checked: 2026-07-27 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/taylor_county) - [Official roster](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/taylor_county) - [West Virginia Judiciary official judicial roster](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/taylor_county) - [West Virginia Trial Court Rules, Rule 8: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings](https://www.courtswv.gov/legal-community/court-rules/wv-trial-court-rules-contents) - [West Virginia Judiciary Taylor County directory](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/taylor_county) - [www.wvnews.com](https://www.wvnews.com/mountainstatesman/news/miller-looks-to-take-on-the-role-of-taylor-county-magistrate/article_692b9c5a-bef2-11ee-a0ba-0f233bffe6c7.html) - [www.courtswv.gov](https://www.courtswv.gov/node/32777) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/bobbie-jo-miller-wv-magistrate-taylor", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/bobbie-jo-miller-wv-magistrate-taylor", "name": "Bobbie Jo Miller | KnowJudges", "description": "Bobbie Jo Miller, West Virginia Magistrate Court, Taylor County. 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Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.courtswv.gov/legal-community/court-rules/wv-trial-court-rules-contents). Collected 2026-07-27.