W. Va. R. Juve. Proc. 33
As amended through January 31, 2024
Within seven days of the conclusion of the adjudication hearing, the court shall issue an order stating its findings that the allegations in the petition have or have not been proven. Findings may be made on the record at the conclusion of the adjudicatory hearing, but must be followed up in writing within the seven days. For good cause, the court may extend the time for filing written findings for an additional seven days. If one or more offenses have been proven at the adjudication hearing, the court shall schedule a dispositional hearing. The court shall dismiss the petition if the allegations have not been proven.
W. Va. R. Juve. Proc. 33