W. Va. R. Judi. Disc. Pro. 6.8

As amended through January 31, 2024

Rule 6.8 - PROCEEDINGS AND PROCESS

All proceedings before the WVJLAP shall be nonadversarial. A form for the filing of information pursuant to Canon 2, Rule 2.14 of the Code of Judicial Conduct may be obtained from the Administrative Office of the Courts or Judicial Disciplinary Counsel. The evidence to be considered by the WVJLAP shall include the information filed, interview of complainant, interview of the judge, and psychological and/or medical evaluations. All proceedings shall be confidential. The observations of the WVJLAP shall be in the form of a recommendation only. A judge shall be given ten days within which to accept or reject the WVJLAP's recommendation. It shall be the responsibility of the judge to notify the Executive Director on the WVJLAP in the event of acceptance or rejection of the recommendation.