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--- west_virginia [2018/07/11 14:29] – philip
+++ west_virginia [2025/12/06 18:43] (current) – [State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration] josiahk
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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 =====
-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]]
+[[https://code.wvlegislature.gov/15-12-2/|https://code.wvlegislature.gov/15-12-2/]]
 === 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]]
+[[https://code.wvlegislature.gov/15-12-2/|https://code.wvlegislature.gov/15-12-2/]]
-=== How frequently must they register? ===
+=== How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===
-WVC 15-12-10\\
+Annually unless designated violent offender, then every ninety days for the duration of either ten years or life.\\
-[[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]]\\
+WVC §15-12-10\\
--12-4 Ten years or life\\
+[[https://code.wvlegislature.gov/15-12-10/|https://code.wvlegislature.gov/15-12-10/]]\\
-[[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]]
+WVC §15-12-4\\
+[[https://code.wvlegislature.gov/15-12-4/|https://code.wvlegislature.gov/15-12-4/]]
+=== Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===
+Two levels based on statute of offense.\\
+WVC §15-12-10\\
+[[https://code.wvlegislature.gov/15-12-10/|https://code.wvlegislature.gov/15-12-10/]]\\
+WVC §15-12-4\\
+[[https://code.wvlegislature.gov/15-12-4/|https://code.wvlegislature.gov/15-12-4/]]
+=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===
+No.
 === Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
 No, not applicable.
+=== Is there a registration fee at the time of registration? ===
+No
 === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? (State: Local jurisdictions: Yes/No) ===
-WVC 62-12-26\\
+Yes, for certain offenders.
-[[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]]
+WVC §62-12-26\\
+[[https://code.wvlegislature.gov/62-12-26/|https://code.wvlegislature.gov/62-12-26/]]
 === 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? ===
-More than 14 continuous days §15-12-9\\
+More than 15 continuous days.
-[[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]]
+WVC §15-12-9\\
+[[https://code.wvlegislature.gov/15-12-9/|https://code.wvlegislature.gov/15-12-9/]]
 === 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\\
-[[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]]
+[[https://code.wvlegislature.gov/15-12-9/|https://code.wvlegislature.gov/15-12-9/]]
+=== Does Your State Require Any Registration Fees? ===
+Yes, in 2025, the state passed [[https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=3164&year=2025&sessiontype=RS|HB3164]], requiring an annual fee of $125 to be paid by registrants, effective January 1, 2026. However, NARSOL, WVRSOL, and local WV counsel are filing a lawsuit challenging the law, which will be filed in October 2025. The lawsuit seeks to initially enjoin the law, thereby staying its effect until the challenge is adjudicated.
+WVC §15-12-2
+[[https://code.wvlegislature.gov/15-12-2/|https://code.wvlegislature.gov/15-12-2/]]
+**CAUTION**: Passed but not yet effective as of 9/25/2025. Updates will be provided as the situation changes.
 ===== 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]]\\
+[[https://code.wvlegislature.gov/61-8A/|https://code.wvlegislature.gov/61-8A/]]\\
-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]]\\
+[[https://code.wvlegislature.gov/61-8B/|https://code.wvlegislature.gov/61-8B/]]\\
-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]]\\
+[[https://code.wvlegislature.gov/61-8C/|https://code.wvlegislature.gov/61-8C/]]\\
-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]]\\
+[[https://code.wvlegislature.gov/61-8D-5/|https://code.wvlegislature.gov/61-8D-5/]]\\
-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]]
+[[https://code.wvlegislature.gov/61-8D-6/|https://code.wvlegislature.gov/61-8D-6/]]
 === 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]]
+[[https://code.wvlegislature.gov/62-12-26/|https://code.wvlegislature.gov/62-12-26/]]
 === 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]]
+[[https://code.wvlegislature.gov/61-11-16/|https://code.wvlegislature.gov/61-11-16/]]
+=== What are the general rules and regulations about probation, parole, and conditional release? Note: county supervision conditions may differ from county to county and from the state level. ===
+[[https://dcr.wv.gov/aboutus/parole-services/Pages/conditions-of-parole.aspx|https://dcr.wv.gov/aboutus/parole-services/Pages/conditions-of-parole.aspx]]
 === What are the state civil commitment laws? ===
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 === What is the age of consent? ===
-Age 16. WVC 61-8B-2\\
+Age 16.
-[[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]]
+WVC §61-8B-2\\
+[[https://code.wvlegislature.gov/61-8B-2/|https://code.wvlegislature.gov/61-8B-2/]]
 === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? ===
 No such laws.
 ===== 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?**
+Felon Voting rights
-After prison, parole, probation\\
+[[https://sos.wv.gov/FormSearch/Elections/Voter/Felon Voting Rights.pdf|https://sos.wv.gov/FormSearch/Elections/Voter/Felon Voting Rights.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\\
+[[https://code.wvlegislature.gov/3-1-3/|https://code.wvlegislature.gov/3-1-3/]]\\
-[[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=03&art=1&section=3#01
+Felon Voter Registration\\
-Voter Registration FAQ\\
+[[https://felonvoting.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=000286|https://felonvoting.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=000286]]
-[[http://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/west-virginia-felon-voting-2012.pdf|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=03&art=1§ion=3#01 Voter Registration FAQ\\ [[http://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/west-virginia-felon-voting-2012.pdf]]
 === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? ===
-[[https://www.nsopw.gov/(S(tcly4iu5c3t0tey2yje0qnzp))/en/Search/StandAloneConditions/WV|https://www.nsopw.gov/(S(tcly4iu5c3t0tey2yje0qnzp))/en/Search/StandAloneConditions/WV]]\\
+No published FAQs
-[[http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=15&art=12#12|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=15&art=12#12]]
 === 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.wvlegislature.gov/Educational/citizens/guide.cfm|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Educational/citizens/guide.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 a Bill Becomes a Law\\
+[[http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Educational/Bill_Becomes_Law/Bill_Becomes_Law.cfm|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Educational/Bill_Becomes_Law/Bill_Becomes_Law.cfm]]
 === 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]]
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 === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===
-Senate Judiciary\\
+Senate Judiciary Committee Members\\
-[[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.wvlegislature.gov/Committees/Senate/SenateCommittee.cfm?chart=JUD|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Committees/Senate/SenateCommittee.cfm?chart=JUD]]
 House Judiciary\\
 [[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\\
-[[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Senate1/roster.cfm|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Senate1/roster.cfm]] House Members\\
+[[http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Senate1/roster.cfm|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Senate1/roster.cfm]]
-[[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/House/roster.cfm|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/House/roster.cfm]]
+House Members\\
+[[http://www.wvlegislature.gov//House/roster.cfm|http://www.wvlegislature.gov//House/roster.cfm]]
+===== Other Useful State Information =====
+=== Contact information for state registry office ===
+[[https://das.wv.gov/JCS/grant-programs/specializedgrantprograms/wvsorna/Pages/default.aspx#:~:text=Primary Contact,at the information listed above.|https://das.wv.gov/JCS/grant-programs/specializedgrantprograms/wvsorna/Pages/default.aspx#:~:text=%E2%80%8BPrimary%20Contact,at%20the%20information%20listed%20above.]]
+=== NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===
+No affiliate at present. If you would like to start an affiliate or your organization would like to be an affiliate, contact NARSOL for details\\
+-997-7765.\\
+[[https://www.narsol.org/contact-us/|Email NARSOL]]
+=== Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===
+Response needed.
+=== Other registrant-friendly state support groups: ===
+Response needed.
+=== Other helpful information ===
+[[https://www.sexoffenderresource.com/west-virginia/|https://www.sexoffenderresource.com/west-virginia/]]