Timothy P. Deems at a glance
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- Magistrate
- Jurisdiction
- West Virginia · State
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Timothy P. Deems
Magistrate · West Virginia Magistrate Court, Raleigh County
Biography
Professional career
- The Raleigh County Magisterial Judge for Division 3 in West Virginia, serving until May 14, 2028, with over 30 years of law enforcement experience
- In 2024, Deems ran for re‐election as Raleigh County Magisterial Judge – Division 3, winning the primary and continuing in his role
Education
- Graduated from Bluefield State College and completed the FBI National Academy.
Additional information
- Timothy P. Deems as Raleigh County Division 3 magistrate and gives a May 14, 2028 endpoint and courthouse contact information.
- His term runs until May 14, 2028.
- WVNS’s January 12, 2024 article identifies former Beckley Police Chief Tim Deems announcing candidacy for Raleigh County magistrate.
- It calls the 2024 race “re-election,” which is not supported by the direct announcement describing a former chief announcing candidacy.
- Former Beckley Police Chief and has more than 30 years of law enforcement service.
- 25+ years as a Deputy Sheriff, Police Officer, and Chief of Police in Beckley, WV.
- Statewide Enforcement Director for the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration after retirement from law enforcement.
- handling cases in the Magistrate Court.
- Listed in the official West Virginia Judiciary directory for Raleigh County Magistrate Court, with a direct phone line at 304‐255‐9107.
- Degree subject and completion dates are not supplied.
- He is a long‐time resident of Raleigh County and has been active in community service.
- It details him as a longtime Raleigh County resident.
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, Raleigh 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 Raleigh County directory
Identity/Contact/Assignment source · HTML · Source checked October 4, 2026
View West Virginia Judiciary Raleigh County directory ↗www.ballotready.org
Biography source · HTML · Source checked October 5, 2026
View www.ballotready.org ↗