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Procedure Before Trial

W. Va. Code § 50-4-1— Commencement of civil actions
W. Va. Code § 50-4-2— Commencement of criminal prosecutions
W. Va. Code § 50-4-2a— Initial appearance and arraignment by video to be conducted by magistrate court wherein offense is charged; exceptions
W. Va. Code § 50-4-3— Appointment of counsel in criminal proceeding
W. Va. Code § 50-4-4— Long-arm jurisdiction; manner of service in civil cases
W. Va. Code § 50-4-4a— Appearance in civil cases
W. Va. Code § 50-4-5— Return date in civil action; setting of trial date; failure to appear or notify
W. Va. Code § 50-4-6— Return date in criminal proceedings; setting trial date
W. Va. Code § 50-4-7— Disqualification of magistrate
W. Va. Code § 50-4-8— Removal to circuit court
W. Va. Code § 50-4-9— Counterclaim
W. Va. Code § 50-4-10— Default judgment; confession of judgment
W. Va. Code § 50-4-11— Dismissal of actions for lack of jurisdiction
W. Va. Code § 50-4-12— Dismissal of actions for failure to appear, testify, etc
W. Va. Code § 50-4-13— Intercounty institution of civil actions