Rule 16 – Presentation of evidence by proffer

May 14, 2021 | Family Law, West Virginia

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, all temporary relief hearings shall be conducted by the presentation of evidence by proffer. When evidence is presented by proffer the parties shall be present, or may participate as provided by Rule 18, and may be placed under oath to confirm or modify the evidence proffered in their behalf. Parties shall be given an opportunity to proffer rebuttal evidence. The Court has the discretion to limit the duration of temporary relief hearings.

W. Va. R. Prac. & P. Fam. Ct. 16

Amended by order adopted May 22, 2007, effective July 1, 2007.