W. Va. R. Fin. Exploit. 23 (2026)

Rule 23. Disqualification of Circuit Court Judge.

Rule 17 of the West Virginia Trial Court Rules for Trial Courts of Record shall govern the disqualification of circuit court judges. Disqualification appointments in financial exploitation civil proceedings may be handled on an emergency basis.

Rule 24. Interested Persons Filing on behalf of Elderly, Incapacitated Persons or Protected Persons.

Individuals filing on behalf of a person in need of protection. The petitioner shall be the incapacitated person or protected person in need of protection. The person or entity filing on the incapacitated, or protected person’s behalf shall be recognized on the petition as the parent/guardian or next friend. The person filing on behalf of the incapacitated or protected person shall attend any hearing scheduled to protect the interest of the elderly, incapacitated, or protected person.