W. Va. R. Judi. Disc. Pro. 4.1

As amended through January 31, 2024
Rule 4.1 - TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING

All discovery matters shall be governed by the Rules of Civil Procedure and shall be completed within ninety days from the date of the filing of formal charges. The Clerk of the Supreme Court of Appeals shall set a hearing before the Judicial Hearing Board on formal charges to be conducted within one hundred twenty days of the filing of formal charges. The Chairperson of the Judicial Hearing Board may also set a prehearing conference prior to the hearing. The Chairperson of the Judicial Hearing Board may extend or shorten periods contained in this rule for good cause shown. Any motion for continuance, discovery material, amendment to pleadings, stipulations of fact, or other document shall be filed with the Clerk of the Supreme Court of Appeals and the Chairperson of the Judicial Hearing Board no later than fourteen days, other than in the case of emergency, prior to the date of the hearing. The Judicial Hearing Board, with the approval of the Administrative Director of the Courts, may conduct hearings at such place or places in the State as it shall be determined will best serve the public interest, not inconsistent with the interests of the complainant and the respondent.

W. Va. R. Judi. Disc. Pro. 4.1

As amended by order dated January 24, 1996, effective February 1, 1996.