West Virginia Statutes
§ 44A-2-5 — Confidentiality
West Virginia·Ch. 44A WEST VIRGINIA GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP ACT·Art. 2 PROCEDURE FOR APPOINTMENT
Upon filing of a petition requesting appointment of a guardian or conservator, all pleadings, exhibits and other documents contained in the court file shall be considered confidential and not open for public inspection, either during the pendency of the case or after the case is closed. The protected person, and his or her attorney, may inspect or copy the file. Another party may file a petition stating the reasons for inspecting or copying the file and, upon good cause shown, the court or mental hygiene commissioner may authorize the party, or his or her attorney, to inspect and copy the file.
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Legislative History
2009 Reg. Sess., HB3170; 2009 Reg. Sess., SB671; 1994 Reg. Sess., HB4508
Nearby Sections
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§ 44A-1-1
Short title and legislative findings§ 44A-1-13
Compensation§ 44A-1-14
Temporary protective orders§ 44A-1-3
Advance directives§ 44A-1-4
Definitions§ 44A-1-5
Rules of civil procedure§ 44A-1-6
Relationship to other laws§ 44A-1-9
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