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# Danny J. Davis

West Virginia Magistrate Court, Webster County · Magistrate

## Profile

- Court: West Virginia Magistrate Court, Webster County
- State: West Virginia
- Role: Magistrate
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-07-27

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Before you appear

- Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed.
- Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance.
- Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding.

## Courtroom Rules

### camera and audio equipment

Scope: statewide

West Virginia Trial Court Rule 8 makes courtroom camera and audio equipment subject to the presiding circuit judge's or magistrate's permission.

Evidence excerpt: Cameras and audio equipment may be permitted in and around the courtrooms at the discretion of each presiding circuit judge or magistrate.

[West Virginia Trial Court Rules, Rule 8: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings](https://www.courtswv.gov/legal-community/court-rules/wv-trial-court-rules-contents)
Source checked: 2026-07-27

### advance media request timing

Scope: statewide

West Virginia Trial Court Rule 8 directs the presiding officer to decide requests for camera or audio coverage made at least one day before the proceeding, and lack of advance approval may preclude use.

Evidence excerpt: Requests made by a party or any other person at least one day in advance of the proceedings.

[West Virginia Trial Court Rules, Rule 8: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings](https://www.courtswv.gov/legal-community/court-rules/wv-trial-court-rules-contents)
Source checked: 2026-07-27


## Sources

- [Official profile](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/webster_county)
- [Official roster](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/webster_county)
- [West Virginia Judiciary official judicial roster](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/webster_county)
- [West Virginia Trial Court Rules, Rule 8: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings](https://www.courtswv.gov/legal-community/court-rules/wv-trial-court-rules-contents)
- [West Virginia Judiciary Webster County directory](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/webster_county)

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## Biography

### Professional career

- Retired North Carolina District Court judge with over three decades of judicial service, recognized for his fairness, integrity, and community commitment
- In summary: Judge Danny J. Davis is a seasoned jurist and community leader whose career spans decades of judicial service, election administration, and civic engagement, now transitioning into political office while continuing to advocate for fairness and public trust

### Education

- Campbell University School of Law — J.D. (1979)
- in Political Science – Western Carolina University — B.S. (1975)

### Additional information

- Currently running for the North Carolina House of Representatives, District 118, in the 2026 general election.
- While retired from the bench, Davis remains active in public service.
- His campaign emphasizes fairness, integrity, and community-focused leadership.
- Davis is a lifelong resident of Western North Carolina, with deep ties to local schools, youth programs, and sports.
- He has worked in various trades and service jobs, which shaped his understanding of working-class challenges.



## Published courtroom rules

### Shared court rules

- [West Virginia Trial Court Rules, Rule 8: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-7bfc4ba5831cb3f30a5d65ca) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim.  Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.courtswv.gov/legal-community/court-rules/wv-trial-court-rules-contents). Collected 2026-07-27.