[1] In matters involving a question of fundamental public importance, or cases in which time is of the essence, either party may petition that the court be bypassed and the case heard by the Supreme Court of Appeals.
[2] The court is required to issue a written opinion on every case properly before it.
[4] The court decided to hold hearings, as appropriate, in Grant, Lewis, Morgan, Raleigh and Wetzel counties, when the lawyers involved reside in those regions.
On December 29, 2021, Governor Jim Justice appointed the three original judges to the court, who all took office on July 1, 2022.
[9] Judge Scarr declined to run for the full elected term.