Rule 4 – Security

May 14, 2021 | Family Law, West Virginia

Upon a family court judge’s request, the sheriff shall provide a bailiff for any family court proceeding. Except for such bailiffs or persons authorized by order of the circuit court, no person shall carry or permit another person to carry any weapon to a family court proceeding or upon any premises of family court. These premises shall include, but are not limited to courtrooms, offices, and associated public areas such as conference rooms, waiting rooms, hallways, and parking areas.

W. Va. R. Prac. & P. Fam. Ct. 4

Amended by order adopted November 27, 2001, effective January 1, 2002.