W. Va. R. Judi. Disc. Pro. 2.2
The Office of Disciplinary Counsel shall investigate all complaints of violation of the Code of Judicial Conduct made against judges. The resignation of a judge shall not relieve the obligation of the Office of Disciplinary Counsel to investigate a complaint that the judge violated the Code of Judicial Conduct and to fully proceed in accordance with these rules. The Office of Disciplinary Counsel shall also conduct such investigations as may be directed by the Commission. The Office of Disciplinary Counsel may initiate investigations on its own. The Office of Disciplinary Counsel may obtain from a Chairperson of the Commission or the Clerk of the Supreme Court of Appeals a subpoena for evidence and the testimony of witnesses and the production of documents. The Chairperson of the Commission or the Clerk of the Supreme Court of Appeals shall issue a subpoena requiring such person to appear before the Office of Disciplinary Counsel to produce all documents and give evidence on the matters in question. Any failure to obey such subpoena, may be punished by contempt.
W. Va. R. Judi. Disc. Pro. 2.2