W. Va. R. Juve. Proc. 48
As amended through January 31, 2024
Issuance of search warrants is governed by Rule 41 of the West Virginia Rules of Criminal Procedure, except as modified by this Rule. If the focus of the warrant pertains to a juvenile, the ex parte request for such warrant shall be conducted as a closed juvenile proceeding pursuant to Rule 10. The written application and supporting affidavit or affidavits, the original warrant, any duplicate warrant, the transcript of any hearing on the application for the warrant, and any related documents shall be deemed to be confidential juvenile court records under West Virginia Code § 49-5-103.
W. Va. R. Juve. Proc. 48