West Virginia Code 23-5-6a – Time periods for objections and appeals; extensions; effective July 1, 2022
(a) Notwithstanding the fact that the time periods set forth for objections, protests, and appeals to or from the Workers’ Compensation Board of Review are jurisdictional, the periods may be extended or excused upon application of either party within a period of time equal to the applicable period by requesting an extension of the time period showing good cause or excusable neglect, accompanied by the objection or appeal petition. In exercising discretion, the Workers’ Compensation Board of Review or court, as the case may be, shall consider whether the applicant was represented by counsel and whether timely and proper notice was actually received by the applicant or the applicant’s representative.
Terms Used In West Virginia Code 23-5-6a
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
(b) This section becomes effective on July 1, 2022.