W. Va. Code R. § 64-84-26

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

Section 64-84-26 - Charging Certain Fees for Providing Testimony or Production of Opinions

26.1. Under authority of W. Va. Code § 16-1-11 and this rule, the OCME shall charge reasonable fees for the provision of testimony or for production of opinions provided by OCME employees, arising from his or her professional OCME-related activities, and for other enumerated services performed by the OCME as follows:

26.1.1. Providing testimony or production of opinions in a civil matter, when neither the State of West Virginia nor any public entity created under the laws of the State of West Virginia, is a party;

26.1.2. Providing testimony or production of opinions for a criminal proceeding arising outside the State of West Virginia;

26.2. The fees charged under subsection 28.1. of this section shall be according to a reasonable fee schedule and agreement, established by the OCME Chief Administrator and approved by the CME.

26.2.1. The fee schedule agreement is attached to this rule as APPENDIX A.

26.3. The fees charged shall be for any OCME employee for time spent in case preparation and for presentation of testimony or any production of opinion, including time spent and expenses incurred in travel and in waiting to provide these services.

26.4. All fees payable under this rule shall be deposited in the health services fund to be used to support the purposes of the OCME.

W. Va. Code R. § 64-84-26