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West Virginia Rules of Judicial Disciplinary Procedure

Rule: 7.21.

Jurisdiction: WV

Bluebook Citation: W.Va. R. Jud. Disc. P. 7.21.

During the thirty day period after the date of notice of the Administrative Director pursuant to Rule 7.20, any judge having received such notice may demand a hearing before the Supreme Court of Appeals. Any such hearing shall be conducted within a reasonable time after receipt of the demand. At such hearing, the judge shall have the burden of establishing that either (a) he or she is in compliance with the requirements of these rules or (b) he or she is entitled to an exemption. In the event such burden is not carried, the Supreme Court of Appeals may impose such sanctions, under these rules, as are deemed appropriate. History: [Adopted by order entered May 17, 1995, effective July 1, 1995; and amended by order entered July 10, 1996, effective September 1, 1996.] Back to Top Sidebar - Court Rules Court Rules Recent Rules Orders Archived Rules Orders Requests for Public Comment Court Forms Formularios judiciales Español Glossary of Terms Court Rules Recent Rules Orders Archived Rules Orders Requests for Public Comment Court Forms Formularios judiciales Español Glossary of Terms Court Rules Recent Rules Orders Archived Rules Orders Requests for Public Comment Court Forms Formularios judiciales Español Glossary of Terms West Virginia Judiciary Popular Searches Business Court Case Search Divorce Forms SCA Opinions SCA Order List ICA Opinions ICA Order List Additional Information Contact Employment Requests for Proposals & Quotes Accessibility Information HELP - PDF Forms / Files State of WV Main Page Terms of Use Accessibility Statement The West Virginia Judicial System is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal and unbiased, non-discriminatory treatment to all. 2026 West Virginia Court System - Supreme Court of Appeals. All Rights Reserved. West Virginia Judiciary West Virginia Judiciary West Virginia Judiciary West Virginia Judiciary West Virginia Judiciary Popular Searches Business Court Case Search Divorce Forms SCA Opinions SCA Order List ICA Opinions ICA Order List Additional Information Contact Employment Requests for Proposals & Quotes Accessibility Information HELP - PDF Forms / Files State of WV Main Page Terms of Use Accessibility Statement Business Court Case Search Divorce Forms SCA Opinions SCA Order List ICA Opinions ICA Order List Business Court Case Search Divorce Forms SCA Opinions SCA Order List ICA Opinions ICA Order List Contact Employment Requests for Proposals & Quotes Accessibility Information HELP - PDF Forms / Files State of WV Main Page Terms of Use Accessibility Statement Contact Employment Requests for Proposals & Quotes Accessibility Information HELP - PDF Forms / Files State of WV Main Page Terms of Use Accessibility Statement The West Virginia Judicial System is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal and unbiased, non-discriminatory treatment to all. 2026 West Virginia Court System - Supreme Court of Appeals. All Rights Reserved. The West Virginia Judicial System is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal and unbiased, non-discriminatory treatment to all. 2026 West Virginia Court System - Supreme Court of Appeals. All Rights Reserved. The West Virginia Judicial System is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal and unbiased, non-discriminatory treatment to all. 2026 West Virginia Court System - Supreme Court of Appeals. All Rights Reserved. The West Virginia Judicial System is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal and unbiased, non-discriminatory treatment to all. 2026 West Virginia Court System - Supreme Court of Appeals. All Rights Reserved. The West Virginia Judicial System is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal and unbiased, non-discriminatory treatment to all. 2026 West Virginia Court System - Supreme Court of Appeals. All Rights Reserved.

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