W. Va. Code § 51-7-6: Reporter's fee; how taxed, paid and accounted for.

The clerk of the court in which such reporter is employed shall tax as a part of the costs a reporter's fee of not less than $5, to be fixed by the court or judge, for each case in which such reporter was engaged. Such costs, when received by the clerk, shall be paid by him to the sheriff, who shall account for and pay such costs, in civil and misdemeanor cases, into the State Treasury.