West Virginia Code 58-5-5 – Stay of proceedings pending appeal; supersedeas bond; post-conviction bail
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A petition for stay of proceedings pending appeal, supersedeas bond or post-conviction bail relief shall be filed and processed in accordance with rules of appellate procedure promulgated by the Supreme Court of Appeals.
Terms Used In West Virginia Code 58-5-5
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.