W.Va. R. Crim. P. 10
As amended through January 31, 2024
Arraignment shall be conducted in open court and shall consist of reading the indictment or information to the defendant or stating to the defendant the substance of the charge and calling on the defendant to plead thereto. The reading of the indictment or information may be waived by the defendant in open court. The defendant shall be given a copy of the indictment or information before being called upon to plead.
W.Va. R. Crim. P. 10