The court in the clerk's office whereof there is an original paper filed in a cause (although decided) may, for good cause, order it to be delivered to any person, retaining in its stead a certified copy thereof, and make any order to prevent the improper use of the original.
W. Va. Code § 57-1-11
Withdrawal of original paper filed in cause; retention of copy
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