# W. Va. R. Crim. P. 1: Rule 1. Scope

> West Virginia · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WV_RCRP_R1

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. R. Crim. P. 1
- **Heading:** Rule 1. Scope
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** West Virginia Court Rules / West Virginia Rules of Criminal Procedure / W. Va. R. Crim. P. 1

## Text

These rules govern the procedure in all criminal proceedings in the circuit courts of West Virginia, as defined in Rule 54(c); and whenever specifically provided in one of the rules, to criminal proceedings before West Virginia magistrates.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. R. Crim. P. 1 Rule 1. Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WV_RCRP_R1.md)
- [W. Va. R. Crim. P. 2 Rule 2. Purpose and constructions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WV_RCRP_R2.md)
- [W. Va. R. Crim. P. 3 Rule 3. The complaint](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WV_RCRP_R3.md)
- [W. Va. R. Crim. P. 4 Rule 4. Arrest warrant or summons upon complaint](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WV_RCRP_R4.md)
- [W. Va. R. Crim. P. 5 Rule 5. Initial appearance before the magistrate; bail](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WV_RCRP_R5.md)
- [W. Va. R. Crim. P. 5.1 Rule 5.1. Preliminary examination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WV_RCRP_R5_1.md)
- [W. Va. R. Crim. P. 6 Rule 6. The grand jury](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WV_RCRP_R6.md)
- [W. Va. R. Crim. P. 7 Rule 7. The indictment and the information](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WV_RCRP_R7.md)
- [W. Va. R. Crim. P. 8 Rule 8. Permissive and mandatory joinder of offenses and of defendants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WV_RCRP_R8.md)
- [W. Va. R. Crim. P. 9 Rule 9. Warrant or summons upon indictment or information](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WV_RCRP_R9.md)
- [W. Va. R. Crim. P. 10 Rule 10. Arraignment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WV_RCRP_R10.md)
- [W. Va. R. Crim. P. 11 Rule 11. Pleas](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WV_RCRP_R11.md)
- [W. Va. R. Crim. P. 12 Rule 12. Pleadings and motions before trial; defenses and objections](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WV_RCRP_R12.md)
- [W. Va. R. Crim. P. 12.1 Rule 12.1. Notice of Alibi](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WV_RCRP_R12_1.md)

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