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Home » US Law » 2022 West Virginia Code » Chapter 50. Magistrate Courts » Article 4. Procedure Before Trial » §50-4-6. Return Date in Criminal Proceedings; Setting Trial Date

When a warrant has been duly executed or when a defendant appears in response to a summons, the defendant shall be notified of the return date set by the court. The defendant shall appear before the magistrate on or before the return date. In the event a trial or preliminary examination is not expressly waived by such defendant, the magistrate shall set a date for such trial or preliminary examination and shall notify all parties.