State courts (both trial and appellate courts) usually have local rules of court that include detailed requirements for proceedings in the court—including the assignment of cases to judges, filing and serving documents, securing hearings before the court, and communicating with opposing parties and court personnel.

And federal courts (United States district courts and courts of appeals) also frequently prescribe local rules governing practice and procedure in their courts. Such rules must be consistent with both Acts of Congress and the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure, and may only be prescribed after notice and an opportunity for public comment. A federal court's authority to prescribe local rules is governed by both statute and the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure. See 28 U.S.C. §§ 2071(a)-(b); Fed. R. App. P. 47; Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9029; Fed. R. Civ. P. 83; Fed. R. Crim. P. 57.

State and federal courts usually post local rules on their websites.

In West Virginia, both state and federal courts operate under specific local rules of court that guide the conduct of proceedings within their jurisdictions. For state courts, these local rules encompass procedures for case assignments, document filings and service, hearing schedules, and interactions with opposing parties and court staff. These rules are tailored to the needs and practices of West Virginia's judicial system and can vary from one court to another. On the federal level, the United States district courts and courts of appeals in West Virginia also have their own set of local rules. These rules must align with federal legislation and the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure. They are established under the authority granted by 28 U.S.C. §§ 2071(a)-(b) and various Federal Rules (Appellate Procedure 47, Bankruptcy Procedure 9029, Civil Procedure 83, and Criminal Procedure 57), and are subject to a public notice and comment process before implementation. Both state and federal courts in West Virginia typically make their local rules available to the public on their official websites, providing attorneys and litigants with necessary guidance for legal proceedings.