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W. Va. Code § 50-4-6

Return date in criminal proceedings; setting trial date

West Virginia · West Virginia Code Chapter 50 — Magistrate Courts · Status: effective

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W. Va. Code § 50-4-6, Return date in criminal proceedings; setting trial date, West Virginia, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2390219
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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.