On September 28, 2023, the Court entered an order requesting public comment on proposed amendments to Rule 4.2(c) of the Rules for Admission to the Practice of Law. The proposed amendments would modify the requirements of an attorney licensed in another jurisdiction to demonstrate good moral character, and the proposed amendments would update a reference to the Rules of Professional Conduct. All comments must be filed in writing with the Clerk of Court through File & ServeXpress no later than October 30, 2023.

On May 3, 2023, the Court entered an order adopting amendments to the Rules of Admission to the Practice of Law. The amendments add Rule 4.8 regarding military legal assistance admission and registration.

On May 3, 2023, the Court entered an order adopting amendments to Rule 24 of the Rules of Appellate Procedure that had been provisionally adopted by order entered on June 28, 2022. The amendments relate to filing fees charged by the Clerk.

On April 5, 2023, the Court entered an order adopting an amendment to Rule 28 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure for Family Court. The amendment extends the appeal period when a motion for reconsideration is properly filed in family court.

On April 5, 2023, the Court entered an order adopting amendments to Rule 1.1 of the Rules of Judicial Disciplinary Procedure. The amendments relate to the membership of the Judicial Investigation Commission.

On February 9, 2023, the Court entered an order requesting public comment on a proposed amendment to Rule 28 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure for Family Court. The amendment would add a provision to toll the appeal period when a motion for reconsideration is filed. Public comments may be filed in writing with the Clerk of Court through File and Serve Express on or before March 10, 2023.

On December 19, 2022, the Court entered an order provisionally adopting and requesting public comment on proposed amendments to Rule 1.1 of the Rules of Judicial Disciplinary Procedure. The amendments relate to the membership of the Judicial Investigation Commission. Public comments may be filed in writing with the Clerk of Court through File and Serve Express on or before January 18, 2023.

Public comments sought on proposed amendments to the West Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure. Amendments have been proposed to the West Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure. Your comments are needed. All comments must be filed in writing with the Clerk of the Court no later than October 13, 2022. The Supreme Court granted an extension of the original deadline of September 13, 2022, by order. The Court takes no position at this time on the proposed amendments and encourages comments. To review the original order requesting public comments and the proposed amendments, click here.

Public comments sought on a proposed amendment to Rule 24 of the Rules of Appellate Procedure (Filing fees; costs) that has been provisionally approved. All comments must be filed in writing with the Clerk of the Court no later than July 29, 2022. The Supreme Court of Appeals has provisionally approved this amendment, but seeks comments. To review the order provisionally approving the proposed amendment and requesting public comment, click here.

On July 1, 2022, the judicial system in West Virginia will have an Intermediate Court of Appeals (ICA). On June 15, 2022, the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia entered an order amending the procedural rules.