# W. Va. R. Crim. P. 2: Rule 2. Purpose and constructions

> West Virginia · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WV_RCRP_R2

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. R. Crim. P. 2
- **Heading:** Rule 2. Purpose and constructions
- **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. 2

## Text

These rules are intended to provide for the just determination of every criminal proceeding. They shall be construed to secure simplicity in procedure, fairness in administration, and the elimination of unjustifiable expense and delay.

II. PRELIMINARY PROCEEDINGS

## 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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