John Eric Skidmore at a glance
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John Eric Skidmore
Magistrate · West Virginia Magistrate Court, Braxton County
Biography
Professional career
- John E. Skidmore is the elected Magistrate Judge for Division 2 of the Braxton County Magistrate Court in West Virginia, serving from May 14, 2024, through May 14, 2028
- Elected in the 2024 West Virginia primary for the Braxton County Magisterial Judge – Division 2 seat
- John E. Skidmore is identified as Braxton County Magisterial Judge, Division 2
Education
Additional information
- His term runs for four years, ending in 2028.
- Directly lists High Point Construction Group construction inspector and GA Covey Engineering employment, with no dates.
- Before becoming a judge, Skidmore held a position as a construction inspector for High Point Construction Group, LLC, and previously held positions with GA Covey Engineering and the Central Regional Jail.
- He was raised in Sutton, West Virginia, and attended Braxton County High School.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Camera And Audio Equipment
Statewide
West Virginia Trial Court Rule 8 makes courtroom camera and audio equipment subject to the presiding circuit judge's or magistrate's permission.
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 ↗
Advance Media Request Timing
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.
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 ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
West Virginia Trial Court Rules, Rule 8: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings
West Virginia Magistrate Court, Braxton County
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Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-27Sources
Identity source checked July 27, 2026.
Biography sources checked October 11, 2026.
West Virginia Judiciary official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 27, 2026
View West Virginia Judiciary official judicial roster ↗West Virginia Trial Court Rules, Rule 8: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 27, 2026
View West Virginia Trial Court Rules, Rule 8: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings ↗West Virginia Judiciary Braxton County directory
Identity/Contact/Assignment source · HTML · Source checked October 4, 2026
View West Virginia Judiciary Braxton County directory ↗www.ballotready.org
Biography source · HTML · Source checked October 5, 2026
View www.ballotready.org ↗