WEST VIRGINIA STATE BAR
FOIA Request Policy
As a public body, the West Virginia State Bar responds to requests for public records pursuant to the West Virginia Freedom of Information Act, W.Va. Code §29B-1-1 et seq. Requests for public documents must be in writing, and should identify with reasonable specificity the information sought.
The West Virginia State Bar’s hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Requests submitted outside of regular business hours will be received by the State Bar on the next business day. Requests should be addressed to the Executive Director, and may be submitted as follows:
US MAIL: West Virginia State Bar
2000 Deitrick Boulevard
Charleston, WV 25311
VIA EMAIL: Executive Director Mary Jane Pickens, at pickensmj@wvbar.org
If the request is for public documents to be provided in electronic format, and if the requested documents exist in electronic format when the request is made, the State Bar will provide electronic copies unless the electronic record is not susceptible to electronic reproduction. Electronic records will be produced on a flash drive or emailed, as appropriate to the request and depending on the volume and format of the records requested. In lieu of receiving hard copies of public records, a requestor may set an appointment to inspect responsive public documents at the State Bar’s office during normal business hours.
Adopted by the West Virginia State Bar on October 9, 2024.
