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W. Va. R. Crim. P. 57
Rules of court
(a) Rules by circuit court. - Local rules may be made by circuit courts for the conduct of criminal proceedings, but they shall be consistent with these rules. Such rules and any amendments thereof shall be effective only after they are filed and approved by the Supreme Court of Appeals, which may order printing of such rules. When approved by the Supreme Court of Appeals, such rules shall be recorded in the criminal order book of the local court and copies shall be made available to the public.
(b) Procedure not otherwise specified. - If no procedure is specifically prescribed by rule, the court may proceed in any lawful manner not inconsistent with these rules or with any applicable statute.
History
[Effective October 1, 1981; amended effective September 1, 1995.]
Provenance
- Source
- courtswv.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-24
- Edition
- 2026-09-24
- Content hash
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