West Virginia Code of State Rules Agency SC - Supreme Court Of AppealsWest Virginia Code of State Rules Agency SC - Supreme Court Of Appeals
Here’s an enhanced overview of Agency SC – Supreme Court of Appeals under the West Virginia Code of State Rules:
1. 📍 Agency SC – Supreme Court of Appeals
Series SC‑NA – Travel Rules: These are regulations about judicial/travel-related procedures, currently active and effective as of January 26, 2001. Earlier versions date back to 1979–2000 and are now historical. (apps.sos.wv.gov)
The most current compilation is up to Register Vol. XLII, No. 12, March 21, 2025. (regulations.justia.com)
These rules were adopted under legislative exemption and remain in effect for travel reimbursements and judiciary-related travel guidelines.
2. Broader Rule-Making Authority
Beyond travel rules, the Supreme Court of Appeals holds constitutional authority to establish a variety of court-related regulations, including:
West Virginia Rules of Appellate Procedure (governing appeals process) (courtswv.gov)
Rules for Admission to Practice, Professional Conduct, Judicial Conduct, and Lawyer/Judicial Disciplinary proceedings (courtswv.gov)
Under statutes like § 51‑2A‑15, the Court must also promulgate rules aiding pro se litigants in family court appeals and similar processes. (code.wvlegislature.gov)
3. What the Travel Rules Cover (Series SC‑NA)
Although Justia doesn’t display full text, typical contents include:
Reimbursement policies for judicial travel
Protocols for authorizing travel expenses such as lodging, meals, mileage
Eligibility criteria for participants in judicial or court staff travel
Documentation and approval procedures
To view the complete rules text, check the official West Virginia Secretary of State CSR website or court administrative offices.
✅ Summary
Category
Summary
Agency & Series
Agency SC — Supreme Court of Appeals; Series SC‑NA — Travel Rules
Last Effective
January 26, 2001 (active); compiled through March 21, 2025
Scope
Guidelines for judicial travel reimbursements & procedures
Other Rule Sets
Appellate Procedure, Admission/Professional Conduct, Disciplinary rules
Statutory Mandates
Includes rules for aiding pro se litigants under WV Code § 51‑2A‑15
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