W.Va. Trial. Ct. R. 3.03
As amended through January 31, 2024
A bailiff shall be present at all times while the court is in session.
The bailiff shall be either the sheriff or a deputy sheriff; but in any event, the bailiff shall be approved by the presiding circuit judge.
Upon request by the presiding circuit judge, the sheriff shall provide a sufficient number of bailiffs to maintain order in the courtroom at all times and to enforce the rules and orders of the court pertaining to conduct in the courtroom.
W.Va. Trial. Ct. R. 3.03