W. Va. R. Proc. Child & Neg. Proceed. 11

As amended through January 31, 2024
Rule 11 - Motion to compel, limit, or deny discovery
(a) Any party receiving a written request to make information, documents, records, or evidence available for inspection, testing, copying, or photographing shall, within two (2) days, excluding weekends and holidays, comply with the request or provide a written explanation of the reasons for noncompliance to the parties and the court;
(b) A party whose request for discovery is not fully complied with may file a motion for an order compelling discovery. A motion to compel discovery shall set forth the request for discovery, describe why the items or information sought are discoverable, and specify how the request was not in compliance;
(c) A party receiving a discovery request may file a motion to deny discovery or permit a limited response. The motion shall set forth the request for discovery and set forth reasons why the discovery should be denied or the response should be permitted to be limited or subject to conditions; and
(d) The court shall hear and rule on a discovery motion within seven (7) days after it is filed. Among other things, the court may:
(1) Grant the requested discovery and specify the time within which it must be provided;
(2) Order reciprocal discovery;
(3) Order appropriate sanctions for any clear misuse of discovery or arbitrary delay or refusal to comply with a discovery request; and
(4) Deny, limit, or set conditions on the requested discovery.

W. Va. R. Proc. Child & Neg. Proceed. 11