Disclosure Statement

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. This form is used in the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia to provide required disclosures under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 7.1 or Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 12.4. It ensures transparency by requiring parties or intervenors to disclose information about corporate affiliations, ownership, and citizenship that may affect the court’s jurisdiction or raise potential conflicts of interest. Specifically, the form asks whether the party is a publicly held corporation, whether it has any parent corporations, whether 10% or more of its stock is owned by a publicly held corporation, and, in diversity jurisdiction cases, the citizenship of all individuals or entities whose citizenship is attributed to the party. This disclosure helps the court determine jurisdiction, identify potential conflicts for judges, and maintain the integrity of judicial proceedings. Parties are also required to promptly update the statement if any of the disclosed information changes. www.FormsWorkflow.com