# W. Va. R. Juv. P. 3: Rule 3. Juvenile Jurisdiction

> West Virginia · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WV_RJP_R3

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. R. Juv. P. 3
- **Heading:** Rule 3. Juvenile Jurisdiction
- **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 Juvenile Procedure / W. Va. R. Juv. P. 3

## Text

Juvenile jurisdiction of circuit courts over proceedings related to and controlled by these rules is as provided in West Virginia Code § 49-4-701. Magistrates, as juvenile referees, act under the jurisdiction of the appointing circuit court to the extent authorized by statute. Pre-petition diversion generally relating to all alleged status and delinquency offenses is within circuit court jurisdiction as authorized under West Virginia Code §§ 49-4-702, -702a, -703, and -725. Pre-petition diversion specifically relating to alleged delinquency offenses involving sexting is within circuit court jurisdiction as authorized under West Virginia Code § 49-4-717.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. R. Juv. P. 1 Rule 1. Scope, Application and General Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WV_RJP_R1.md)
- [W. Va. R. Juv. P. 2 Rule 2. Terminology](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WV_RJP_R2.md)
- [W. Va. R. Juv. P. 3 Rule 3. Juvenile Jurisdiction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WV_RJP_R3.md)
- [W. Va. R. Juv. P. 4 Rule 4. Venue](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WV_RJP_R4.md)
- [W. Va. R. Juv. P. 5 Rule 5. Appointment of Counsel](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WV_RJP_R5.md)
- [W. Va. R. Juv. P. 6 Rule 6. Taking a Juvenile into Custody](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WV_RJP_R6.md)
- [W. Va. R. Juv. P. 7 Rule 7. Informing Juvenile of Charges and Rights](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WV_RJP_R7.md)
- [W. Va. R. Juv. P. 8 Rule 8. Petitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WV_RJP_R8.md)
- [W. Va. R. Juv. P. 9 Rule 9. Service](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WV_RJP_R9.md)
- [W. Va. R. Juv. P. 10 Rule 10. Attendance at Hearings and Confidentiality](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WV_RJP_R10.md)
- [W. Va. R. Juv. P. 11 Rule 11. Release Under Bond Conditions for Delinquency and Status Offenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WV_RJP_R11.md)
- [W. Va. R. Juv. P. 12 Rule 12. Detention and Alternative Placements in Delinquency Cases](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WV_RJP_R12.md)
- [W. Va. R. Juv. P. 13 Rule 13. Pre-Adjudicatory Detention Factors for Delinquency Offenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WV_RJP_R13.md)
- [W. Va. R. Juv. P. 14 Rule 14. Pre-Adjudicatory Placement Factors for Status Offenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WV_RJP_R14.md)

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