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-//While we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, users must accept all risks associated with actions taken based on this information. Please help us improve by reporting any errors or omissions to// //**[[wiki@narsol.org?body=State: +//While we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, our researchers are not attorneys, and state laws are often full of nuances and gaps. Legal challenges in some states have resulted in different registration requirements based on the year of conviction or first registration. **Users must accept all risks **associated with actions taken based on this information. **Please help us improve **by reporting any errors or omissions via our form at **[[https://narsol.org/wiki-response/|https://narsol.org/wiki-response/]]** //
-Correction:&subject=Wiki page comment|wiki@narsol.org]]** //+
  
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 ===== West Virginia Laws Regarding Registration ===== ===== West Virginia Laws Regarding Registration =====
  
-Who must register?+**Who must register?**
  
-WVC 15-12-2 (A)(C)\\+WVC §15-12-2 (A)(C)\\
 [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12&section=2#12#12|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12§ion=2#12#12]] [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12&section=2#12#12|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12§ion=2#12#12]]
  
 === What information must registrants provide? === === What information must registrants provide? ===
  
-WVC 15-12-2 (d)\\+WVC §15-12-2 (d)\\
 [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12&section=2#12#12|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12§ion=2#12#12]] [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12&section=2#12#12|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12§ion=2#12#12]]
  
 === How frequently must they register? === === How frequently must they register? ===
  
-WVC 15-12-10\\+Annually unless designated violent offender, then every ninety days for the duration of either ten years or life.. 
 + 
 +WVC §15-12-10\\
 [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12&section=10#12#12|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12§ion=10#12#12]]\\ [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12&section=10#12#12|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12§ion=10#12#12]]\\
-15-12-4 Ten years or life\\+WVC §15-12-4\\
 [[http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12&section=4#12#12|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12§ion=4#12#12]] [[http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12&section=4#12#12|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12§ion=4#12#12]]
  
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 === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? (State: Local jurisdictions: Yes/No) === === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? (State: Local jurisdictions: Yes/No) ===
  
-WVC 62-12-26\\+Yes, for certain offenders. 
 + 
 +WVC §62-12-26\\
 [[http://www.wvlegislature.gov/wvcode/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=62&art=12&section=26|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/wvcode/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=62&art=12§ion=26]]\\ [[http://www.wvlegislature.gov/wvcode/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=62&art=12&section=26|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/wvcode/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=62&art=12§ion=26]]\\
 [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/legisdocs/code/61/WVC 61  -  8  -  29  .htm|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/legisdocs/code/61/WVC 61 - 8 - 29 .htm]] [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/legisdocs/code/61/WVC 61  -  8  -  29  .htm|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/legisdocs/code/61/WVC 61 - 8 - 29 .htm]]
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 === Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? === === Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? ===
  
-Unclear.+No.
  
 === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting your state? === === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting your state? ===
  
-More than 14 continuous days §15-12-9\\+More than 15 continuous days
 + 
 +WVC §15-12-9\\
 [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12&section=9#12#12|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12§ion=9#12#12]] [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12&section=9#12#12|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12§ion=9#12#12]]
  
 === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to your state to live or to attend school? === === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to your state to live or to attend school? ===
 +
 +Must register within 15 days.
  
 WVC §15-12-9\\ WVC §15-12-9\\
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 ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration ===== ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration =====
  
-What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences?+**What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences?**
  
-WVC 61-8A\\+WVC §61-8A\\
 [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/Code.cfm?chap=61&art=8A#08A|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/Code.cfm?chap=61&art=8A#08A]]\\ [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/Code.cfm?chap=61&art=8A#08A|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/Code.cfm?chap=61&art=8A#08A]]\\
-WVC 61-8B\\+WVC §61-8B\\
 [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/Code.cfm?chap=61&art=8B#08B|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/Code.cfm?chap=61&art=8B#08B]]\\ [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/Code.cfm?chap=61&art=8B#08B|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/Code.cfm?chap=61&art=8B#08B]]\\
-WVC 61-8C\\+WVC §61-8C\\
 [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/Code.cfm?chap=61&art=8C#08C|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/Code.cfm?chap=61&art=8C#08C]]\\ [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/Code.cfm?chap=61&art=8C#08C|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/Code.cfm?chap=61&art=8C#08C]]\\
-WVC 61-8D-5\\+WVC §61-8D-5\\
 [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=61&art=8D&section=5#08D|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=61&art=8D§ion=5#08D]]\\ [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=61&art=8D&section=5#08D|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=61&art=8D§ion=5#08D]]\\
-WVC 61-8D-6\\+WVC §61-8D-6\\
 [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=61&art=8D&section=6#08D|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=61&art=8D§ion=6#08D]] [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=61&art=8D&section=6#08D|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=61&art=8D§ion=6#08D]]
  
 === Does the state have lifetime supervision? === === Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===
  
-WVC 62-12-26\\+WVC §62-12-26\\
 [[http://www.wvlegislature.gov/wvcode/chapterentire.cfm?chap=62&art=12&section=26#01|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/wvcode/chapterentire.cfm?chap=62&art=12§ion=26#01]] [[http://www.wvlegislature.gov/wvcode/chapterentire.cfm?chap=62&art=12&section=26#01|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/wvcode/chapterentire.cfm?chap=62&art=12§ion=26#01]]
  
 === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? === === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? ===
  
-WVC 61-11-16\\+WVC §61-11-16\\
 [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=61&art=11&section=16|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=61&art=11§ion=16]] [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=61&art=11&section=16|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=61&art=11§ion=16]]
  
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 === What is the age of consent? === === What is the age of consent? ===
  
-Age 16. WVC 61-8B-2\\+Age 16. 
 + 
 +WVC §61-8B-2\\
 [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/wvcode/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=61&art=8B&section=2#08B|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/wvcode/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=61&art=8B§ion=2#08B]] [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/wvcode/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=61&art=8B&section=2#08B|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/wvcode/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=61&art=8B§ion=2#08B]]
  
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 ===== Info for State Advocates ===== ===== Info for State Advocates =====
  
-Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?+**Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?** 
 + 
 +After prison, parole, probation.
  
-After prison, parole, probation\\ 
 [[https://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/west-virginia-felony-voter-registration-2017.pdf|https://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/west-virginia-felony-voter-registration-2017.pdf]]\\ [[https://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/west-virginia-felony-voter-registration-2017.pdf|https://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/west-virginia-felony-voter-registration-2017.pdf]]\\
-WVC 3-1-3\\+WVC §3-1-3\\
 [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=03&art=1&section=3#01 [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=03&art=1&section=3#01
 Voter Registration FAQ\\ Voter Registration FAQ\\
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 === How does the state’s legislative process work? === === How does the state’s legislative process work? ===
  
-Citizen's Guide to the Legislature\\ +Citizen's Guide to the Legislature
-[[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Educational/citizens/guide.cfm|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Educational/citizens/guide.cfm]] How a Bill Becomes a Law\\+ 
 +[[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Educational/citizens/guide.cfm|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Educational/citizens/guide.cfm]] 
 + 
 +How a Bill Becomes a Law\\
 [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Educational/Bill_Becomes_Law/Bill_Becomes_Law.cfm|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Educational/Bill_Becomes_Law/Bill_Becomes_Law.cfm]] [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Educational/Bill_Becomes_Law/Bill_Becomes_Law.cfm|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Educational/Bill_Becomes_Law/Bill_Becomes_Law.cfm]]
  
 === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? === === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===
  
-to locate; can search by several methods\\ +to locate; can search by several methods.
-[[http://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/bill_status.cfm|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/bill_status.cfm]]+
  
-=== Best keywords are===+[[http://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/bill_status.cfm|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/bill_status.cfm]]
  
-sex; sex offender; registry+best keywords are: sex; sex offender; registry
  
 === How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: === === How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: ===
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 Senate Judiciary\\ Senate Judiciary\\
-[[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/committees/senate/senate_com_agendas.cfm?input=March 7, 2016&Chart=jud|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/committees/senate/senate_com_agendas.cfm?input=March 7, 2016&Chart=jud]]\\+[[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/committees/senate/senate_com_agendas.cfm?input=March 7, 2016&Chart=jud|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/committees/senate/senate_com_agendas.cfm?input=March 7, 2016&Chart=jud]] 
 House Judiciary\\ House Judiciary\\
 [[http://www.wvlegislature.gov/committees/house/HouseCommittee.cfm?Chart=jud|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/committees/house/HouseCommittee.cfm?Chart=jud ]] [[http://www.wvlegislature.gov/committees/house/HouseCommittee.cfm?Chart=jud|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/committees/house/HouseCommittee.cfm?Chart=jud ]]
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 Senate Members\\ Senate Members\\
-[[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Senate1/roster.cfm|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Senate1/roster.cfm]] House Members\\+[[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Senate1/roster.cfm|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Senate1/roster.cfm]] 
 + 
 +House Members\\
 [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/House/roster.cfm|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/House/roster.cfm]] [[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/House/roster.cfm|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/House/roster.cfm]]
  
  
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