West Virginia § 55-21-3 - 55-21-3. Notice and opportunity for hearing.
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§ 55-21-3. 55-21-3. Notice and opportunity for hearing.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, the court may issue an order under this article only after notice and opportunity for a hearing appropriate in the circumstances.
(b) The court may issue an order under this article:
(1) Without prior notice if the circumstances require issuance of an order before notice is given;
(2) After notice, and without a prior hearing, if the circumstances require issuance of an order before a hearing is held; or
(3) After notice, and without a hearing, if no interested party timely requests a hearing.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 55-21-3 ("55-21-3. Notice and opportunity for hearing.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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