W.Va. Trial. Ct. R. 35.04
As amended through January 31, 2024
The court shall determine whether the motion demonstrates good cause to proceed ex parte. If the court finds good cause, it shall then decide the merits of the motion, give the attorney for the opposing party such notice of its order as it deems proper and order the appropriate docket entry. If the court does not find good cause to proceed ex parte, it shall order the motion docketed and served.
W.Va. Trial. Ct. R. 35.04