W. Va. Code R. § 133-38-12

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 133-38-12 - Witness and Jury Leave

12.1. Upon application in writing, an employee of the a higher education institution or the Higher Education Policy Commission may be granted leave as indicated hereinafter in this section provided the employee is not a party to the action. Annual leave will not be charged under the provisions of this section.

12.2. When, in obedience to a subpoena or direction by proper authority, an employee appears as a witness for the Federal Government, the State of West Virginia, or a political subdivision thereof, the employee shall be entitled to leave with pay for such duty and for such period of required absence.

12.3. When attendance in a court is in connection with an employee's usual official duties, time required in going and returning shall not be considered as absence from duty.

12.4. When an employee serves upon a jury, or is subpoenaed in litigation, the employee shall be entitled to leave with pay for such duty and for such period of required absence.

12.5. The employee shall report to work if he/she is excused by the court before the end of her/his regular work day. Provisions for employees who work a shift other than day shift shall be made according to institutional policy.

W. Va. Code R. § 133-38-12