Local Rule LR PL P 10: Procedures for Cases Where a Prisoner is Represented by Counsel
N.D. W.Va. — Civil rule
LR PL P 10. Procedures for Cases Where a Prisoner is Represented by Counsel.
(a) Use of Court-Approved Forms: In cases where a prisoner is represented by a licensed practicing attorney who is admitted to practice in the Northern District of West Virginia, use of the Court-approved forms is strongly encouraged, but is not mandatory for the filing of a motion, petition, application or complaint under these Rules.
(b) Required Information: Whether or not a Court-approved form is utilized by a licensed practicing attorney when filing a motion, petition, application or complaint on behalf of an incarcerated individual pursuant to these Local Rules, all information required by such forms must be included.
Failure to comply with the Local Rules may be grounds for dismissal.