W. Va. Code R. § 97-6-25 - Suits to enforce a foreign judgment

25.1. An order entered in another jurisdiction is entitled to full faith and credit in West Virginia. However, registration of the foreign judgment may be necessary in this state prior to commencing collection actions based upon that order.

25.2. In the discretion of the bureau attorney assigned to the case, enforcement of an out-of-state order may be processed through the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) or through the authentication and registration of the order in the courts of West Virginia pursuant to W. Va. Code § 55-14-1 et seq.

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W. Va. Code R. § 97-6-25