Upon the filing of a petition requesting the approval of a standby guardian, all pleadings, exhibits and other documents contained in the court file are considered confidential and not open for public inspection, either during the pendency of the case or after the case is closed. The contents of the court file are open to inspection and copying by the parties, their designees and their attorneys.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 44A. West Virginia Guardianship and Conservatorship Act
Article 5. Standby Guardianship
§44A-5-3. Petition for Approval of Standby Guardian; Fees
§44A-5-4. Circuit Court's Order Approving Standby Guardianship; Authority; When Effective
§44A-5-6. Further Proceedings to Determine Permanent Guardianship
§44A-5-7. Revocation, Refusal and Termination of Standby Guardianship
§44A-5-8. Review of Standby Guardianship
§44A-5-9. Petition and Other Records Pertaining to Standby Guardianship Confidential