(a) Authorized. — The Supreme Court of Appeals may adopt rules and forms to implement the provisions of this article.

Terms Used In West Virginia Code 53-8-15

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.

(b) Petition form. —

(1) The Supreme Court of Appeals is requested to adopt a form for a petition under this article.

(2) A petition form shall contain notice to a petitioner that an individual who knowingly provides false information in a petition filed under this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to the penalties specified in section four of this article.