W.Va. Trial. Ct. R. 40.02

As amended through January 31, 2024

Rule 40.02 - Purpose

The purposes of a pretrial conference shall include, but not be limited to:

(a) to determine whether the parties intend to proceed to trial or to enter a plea to the original charge, a lesser charge, or an added charge;

(b) to determine whether pretrial motions have been completed;

(c) to stipulate which witnesses may be called at trial and which witnesses may be waived, if any;

(d) to determine the number of trial days required; and

(e) to determine when the case will be ready for trial and disclose any scheduling problems.

W.Va. Trial. Ct. R. 40.02