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Addressing the Court; Examination of Witnesses

S.D.W. Va. LR Cr P 26.1

Attorneys and pro se litigants must stand and speak clearly when addressing the court. Only one attorney for each party may participate in examination and cross-examination of a Page 58 of 83 witness. With the court’s permission, the attorney may approach a witness to present or inquire about an exhibit.
Official source: https://www.wvsd.uscourts.gov/sites/wvsd/files/LocalRulesofProcedure-June2017.pdf · retrieved 2026-07-23