Chapter 1: Administrative Matters
West Virginia Trial Court Rules – 2026
Rule 1: Effect of Local Rules on General Practice; Definitions
Rules 1.01–1.04
Rule 2: Terms of Court
Rules 2–2.30
Rule 3: Court Sessions
Rules 3.01–3.03
Rule 4: Counsel
Rules 4.01–4.10
Rule 5: Scheduling Conflicts
Rules 5.01–5.05
Rule 6: Motions Practice, General
Rules 6.01–6.04
Rule 7: Juries
Rules 7.01–7.04
Rule 8: Cameras, Audio Equipment, and Media in the Courtroom
Rules 8.01–8.10
Rule 9: Custody and Disposition of Exhibits
Rule 9.01
Rule 10: Filing and Removal of Papers; Limitation of Access to Court Files
Rules 10.01–10.04
Rule 11: Caption and Format of Orders
Rules 11.01–11.02
Rule 12: Filing and Service by Facsimile Transmission
Rules 12.01–12.06
Rule 13: Court Library
Rule 13.01
Rule 14: Videoconferencing
Rules 14.01–14.05
Rule 15: Electronic Filing and Service
Rules 15.01–15.14
Rule 15A: Electronic Filing and Service of Circuit Court and Family Court Actions (excluding Mass Litigation)
Rules 15A.01–15A.26
Rule 16: Time Standards
Rules 16.01–16.13
Rule 17: Disqualification and Temporary Assignment of Judges
Rules 17.01–17.07
Rule 18: Recorded Interviews of Children
Rules 18.01–18.04
Rule 19: Reserved
Rule 19