West Virginia § 50-4-6 Return date in criminal proceedings; setting trial date

West Virginia Statutes

§ 50-4-6 — Return date in criminal proceedings; setting trial date

West Virginia § 50-4-6

Ch. 50MAGISTRATE COURTS

Art. 4PROCEDURE BEFORE TRIAL

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W. Va. Code § 50-4-6 (2026).

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When a warrant has been duly executed or when a defendant appears in response to a summons, the defendant shall be notified of the return date set by the court. The defendant shall appear before the magistrate on or before the return date. In the event a trial or preliminary examination is not expressly waived by such defendant, the magistrate shall set a date for such trial or preliminary examination and shall notify all parties.

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When a warrant has been duly executed or when a defendant appears in response to a summons, the defendant shall be notified of the return date set by the court. The defendant shall appear before the magistrate on or before the return date. In the event a trial or preliminary examination is not expressly waived by such defendant, the magistrate shall set a date for such trial or preliminary examination and shall notify all parties.