--- title: "Timothy P. Deems | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/timothy-p-deems-wv-magistrate-raleigh" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Timothy P. Deems West Virginia Magistrate Court, Raleigh County · Magistrate ## Profile - Court: West Virginia Magistrate Court, Raleigh 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 - 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. ## 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/raleigh_county) - [Official roster](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/raleigh_county) - [West Virginia Judiciary official judicial roster](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/raleigh_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 Raleigh County directory](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/raleigh_county) - [www.wvnstv.com](https://www.wvnstv.com/news/local-news/tim-deems-announces-candidacy-for-raleigh-county-magistrate/) - [www.ballotready.org](https://www.ballotready.org/people/tim-deems) - [www.courtswv.gov](https://www.courtswv.gov/node/32756) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/timothy-p-deems-wv-magistrate-raleigh", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/timothy-p-deems-wv-magistrate-raleigh", "name": "Timothy P. 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