As amended through January 31, 2024
Rule 24 - Pre-Adjudication Motions(a) The prosecuting attorney or any juvenile alleged to be a delinquent or status offender shall be afforded the right, subject to any time frame specified by the court, to file any motions as would be permissible under these rules or the West Virginia Rules of Criminal Procedure.(b) An application to the court for an order shall be by motion. A motion other than one made during a trial or hearing shall be in writing unless the court permits it to be made orally. It shall state the grounds upon which it is made and shall set forth the relief or order sought. It may be supported by affidavit.(c) The court, sua sponte or upon motion of counsel, may order a psychological examination of the juvenile prior to adjudication. The report of the examination shall be made available to the parties before the adjudicatory hearing.