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. PDF 22-rules-01.pdf
On June 15, 2022, the Court entered an order adopting amendments to Rules 4 and 9 of the Rules of Criminal Procedure that allow for a charging document to be attached to a warrant or summons in place of a description of the charging document in the warran PDF 22-RULES-02 final.pdf
On June 15, 2022, the Court entered an order requesting public comment on proposed amendments to the Rules of Admission to the Practice of Law. The amendments would add Rule 4.8 regarding military legal assistance admission and registration. All comments PDF 22-Rules-03 Final_0.pdf
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 Sup PDF 22-Rules-01 RAP24 ord_0.pdf
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 PDF 2022_08_18_21-Rules-12_0.pdf
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 PDF 2022_12_19_22-914 -Rule 1.1_0.pdf
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 reconside PDF 2023_02_09_Rule 28_0.pdf
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. PDF 2023_04_05_23-72_0.pdf
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. PDF 2023_04_05_22-914_0.pdf