W. Va. R. Judi. Disc. Pro. 6.4

As amended through January 31, 2024

Rule 6.4 - CONFIDENTIALITY

All information received pursuant to Canon 2, rule 2.14 of the Code of Judicial Conduct shall be filed with the Clerk of the Supreme Court of Appeals and kept confidential. The Clerk shall serve notice upon the Executive Director of the WVJLAP upon receipt of information concerning a judge and may provide any necessary information to WVJLAP. In the event a judge has not been referred by the Judicial Investigation Commission, Judicial Disciplinary Counsel, or the Judicial Hearing Board, and the judge complies with the recommendations of the WVJLAP and rehabilitative intervention is successful, the WVJLAP shall take no further action and all records shall be sealed and kept confidential. Except as pursuant to Rules 6.5 and 6.6, the WVJLAP shall not release any information regarding its activities.