Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 49-1-4 - Filing and Service of Documents4.1. Where to File. All pleadings or documents required to be filed with the board under these rules shall be filed with the Board's secretary, 601 57th Street, S.E. Charleston, West Virginia 25304.4.2. Method of Filing. Filing may be accomplished by filing the original and seven (7) copies of any pleading or document by personal delivery, express mail, or by first class United States mail, postage prepaid.4.3. When Filing Effective. Filing is effective upon personal delivery, upon delivery of express mail, or upon deposit in the United States mail as ascertained by postmark.4.4. When Receipt Effective. For the purpose of calculation of time to respond, receipt is effective upon personal delivery, upon delivery by express mail, and will be deemed to be effective three days from the date of the postmark if received by first class United States mail, postage prepaid.4.5. Service upon Other Parties. Copies of all documents filed with the board under these rules shall be served contemporaneously upon all other parties to the appeal. Whenever a party is represented by an attorney who has signed any document filed on behalf of the party or otherwise entered an appearance on behalf of the party, service thereafter shall be made upon the attorney.4.6. Proof of Service. Unless otherwise provided for by these rules, all documents required to be served shall be accompanied by proof of service in the form of a certificate of service, which shall include a statement of how service was accomplished.