West Virginia Request for Media Recording of Hearing Or Trial is a form used by members of the media to apply for permission to record a hearing or trial in West Virginia. It must be completed and submitted in advance of the hearing or trial, generally to the court's clerk. It must include the name of the case, the type of proceeding, the date, time, and location of the hearing or trial, the name of the requesting person or entity, and the type of media recording requested (e.g. audio recording, video recording, or both). The form may also include information on whether the recording will be used for broadcast or other purposes. Types of West Virginia Request for Media Recording of Hearing Or Trial include audio recordings, video recordings, or both.