Every will or authenticated copy of a will, when admitted to probate under the provisions of this article, shall be recorded by the clerk of the county court, and indexed by him in a general index of wills, and every such will or copy when recorded shall remain in his office except when removed therefrom by the order of a court, or under a subpoena duces tecum, or otherwise as provided by law.

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Terms Used In West Virginia Code 41-5-17

  • County court: includes any existing tribunal created in lieu of a county commission. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Subpoena duces tecum: A command to a witness to produce documents.