Local Rule LR Civ P 7.10: Disclosure Statement

LR Civ P 7.10. Disclosure Statement.

In order for a presiding judicial officer to be aware of any potential issues regarding judicial disqualification on the basis of financial information unknown to the Court, a non-governmental corporate party to any civil or criminal proceeding, and the government in a criminal proceeding, must provide the Court with sufficient information to allow the judge to make an informed decision about any potential conflict of interest pursuant to the applicable Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and Rules Governing Judicial Conduct.

(a) Form Provided by the Clerk of Court: The Clerk of Court shall provide a form on the Court Internet Site (www.wvnd.uscourts.gov) that parties may use to provide any statement required by this Rule or, in lieu thereof, a party may prepare and file a similar statement containing the same information required by this Rule.

(b) Form Filed by Counsel: The form shall be filed by counsel in CM/ECF.