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U.S. State Codes
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West-Virginia
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Chapter 50. Magistrate Courts
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Article 4. Procedure Before Trial
Article 4. Procedure Before Trial
§50-4-1. Commencement of Civil Actions
§50-4-2. Commencement of Criminal Prosecutions
§50-4-2a. Initial Appearance and Arraignment by Video to Be Conducted by Magistrate Court Wherein Offense Is Charged; Exceptions
§50-4-3. Appointment of Counsel in Criminal Proceeding
§50-4-4. Long-Arm Jurisdiction; Manner of Service in Civil Cases
§50-4-4a. Appearance in Civil Cases
§50-4-5. Return Date in Civil Action; Setting of Trial Date; Failure to Appear or Notify
§50-4-6. Return Date in Criminal Proceedings; Setting Trial Date
§50-4-7. Disqualification of Magistrate
§50-4-8. Removal to Circuit Court
§50-4-9. Counterclaim
§50-4-10. Default Judgment; Confession of Judgment
§50-4-11. Dismissal of Actions for Lack of Jurisdiction
§50-4-12. Dismissal of Actions for Failure to Appear, Testify, Etc
§50-4-13. Intercounty Institution of Civil Actions