Don't Let Your West Virginia Exhibits Get Rejected
Get the complete West Virginia exhibit requirements checklist. Know exactly what W. Va. R. Civ. P. 16 (scheduling and pretrial orders) and 26(a)(3) (pretrial exhibit disclosures) requires before your filing deadline.
- West Virginia exhibit disclosures are due at least 30 days before trial unless the court orders otherwise.
- Civil exhibit practice follows the West Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure and the assigned judge's orders.
- West Virginia's e-filing file-size limit is commonly cited as 10 MB maximum upload per document (no limit on the number of documents), but limits change — confirm the current limit with the court or clerk before filing.
- Kanawha County (Charleston): confirm local procedures with the circuit clerk.
- Cabell County (Huntington): confirm local procedures with the circuit clerk.
- Exhibit identification is governed by Rule 26(a)(3) of the West Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure, and a Rule 16 pretrial order controls the action. Va. R. Civ. P. 16.
- Missing the exhibit deadlines set in a scheduling or pretrial order is a risk worth checking early.
Free West Virginia Exhibit Guide
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Use the guide as a preparation checklist
- Check the instructions for your assigned court.
- Confirm labels, deadlines, and delivery method.
- Review the finished files before submitting.
Quick Reference
Source citations apply to the statement beside them, not the whole page. Check current court instructions and your case orders before filing.
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Two Ways to Prepare West Virginia Exhibits
Manual Stamping
- •Place each label individually
- •Keep a separate exhibit list
- •Check numbering across files
- •Review instructions and finished files
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- •Apply chosen labels across a batch
- •Create a contents page and bookmarks
- •Review stamps before saving
- •Revise and compare saved copies
About West Virginia Exhibit Requirements
West Virginia's 55 counties are divided into 30 circuits. Confirm county-specific procedures with the Kanawha County circuit clerk or the assigned judge.
Before you file
ExhibitPrep formats documents. It does not provide legal advice, submit filings, or determine whether evidence is admissible or a filing meets court requirements.
Some guidance has not been verified against current official sources. A citation supports only its stated claim and scope. Compare the finished PDF with current court instructions and orders in your case. Follow the filing review checklist.
What's in the Guide
- Complete West Virginia exhibit marking requirements
- CourtPLUS e-filing procedures and technical requirements
- Check for Supreme Court-approved local rules of the Kanawha County circuit court
- Statewide e-filing system guide (CourtPLUS)
- Circuit court exhibit requirements across 55 counties in 30 judicial circuits
- Upload size limit (10 MB per document)
- Exhibit disclosures due 30 days before trial unless the court orders otherwise
- West Virginia Rule of Civil Procedure 16 scheduling and pretrial order requirements
County-Specific Rules Covered
Kanawha County (Charleston)
- • Kanawha County circuit court: confirm local procedures with the clerk
- • Business Court Division handles qualifying business litigation transferred by the Chief Justice Source (opens in a new tab)
Cabell County (Huntington)
- • Cabell County circuit court: confirm local procedures with the clerk
- • Confirm exhibit requirements with the assigned judge in medical malpractice cases
Monongalia County (Morgantown)
- • West Virginia University location with academic research cases
- • Energy sector and natural gas extraction litigation
Pro Tips Included
- •Register for CourtPLUS before filing; training is required first
- •Ask whether the case qualifies for transfer to the Business Court Division under Trial Court Rule 29
- •Follow scheduling order deadlines and ask the court early if you need an extension
- •Follow pretrial order deadlines closely in every circuit
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- 1.Missing the exhibit exchange deadlines in the scheduling order
- 2.Overlooking that qualifying business litigation may be transferred to the Business Court Division by the Chief Justice
- 3.Uploading a document larger than the 10 MB per-document limit
- 4.Failing to check local circuit court rules for your jurisdiction
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West Virginia Exhibit FAQs
How do I e-file exhibits in West Virginia courts?
CourtPLUS E-File is live in all fifty-five West Virginia counties. Register at efile.courtswva.com before filing; training is required before registration. Each document uploaded to CourtPLUS may be at most 10 MB. CourtPLUS E-File services civil and criminal case filings in West Virginia circuit and family courts.
What are West Virginia's exhibit exchange deadlines?
Exhibit disclosures are due at least 30 days before trial unless the court orders otherwise, and a pretrial order under Rule 16 controls the action.
What exhibit marking system does West Virginia require?
The West Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure do not prescribe an exhibit prefix, so follow the pretrial order and the assigned judge's instructions for marking exhibits.
Are there special considerations for Kanawha County cases?
Kanawha County practice can differ from other circuits, so check the assigned judge's orders and any approved local rules in addition to the West Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure.
Does West Virginia's coal industry affect exhibit procedures?
Mining and natural-resource cases often involve exhibits such as mineral rights deeds, environmental permits and geological surveys that need a witness to lay the foundation.
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