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west_virginia [2018/11/18 22:57] – Added two new questions about registrant levels and risk assessment zyinwest_virginia [2025/12/06 18:43] (current) – [State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration] josiahk
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 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? === === 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? And for how long? === === How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===
  
-Annually unless designated violent offender, then every ninety days for the duration of either ten years or life.. +Annually unless designated violent offender, then every ninety days for the duration of either ten years or life.\\
 WVC §15-12-10\\ 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]]\\+[[https://code.wvlegislature.gov/15-12-10/|https://code.wvlegislature.gov/15-12-10/]]\\
 WVC §15-12-4\\ 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]]+[[https://code.wvlegislature.gov/15-12-4/|https://code.wvlegislature.gov/15-12-4/]]
  
 === Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? === === Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===
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 Two levels based on statute of offense.\\ Two levels based on statute of offense.\\
 WVC §15-12-10\\ WVC §15-12-10\\
-http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12§ion=10#12#12\\+[[https://code.wvlegislature.gov/15-12-10/|https://code.wvlegislature.gov/15-12-10/]]\\
 WVC §15-12-4\\ WVC §15-12-4\\
-http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12§ion=4#12#12+[[https://code.wvlegislature.gov/15-12-4/|https://code.wvlegislature.gov/15-12-4/]]
  
-=== Does the state use risk assessments for registrants (other than supervised release)? ===+=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===
  
 No. No.
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 No, not applicable. 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) === === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? (State: Local jurisdictions: Yes/No) ===
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 WVC §62-12-26\\ 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]]\\ +[[https://code.wvlegislature.gov/62-12-26/|https://code.wvlegislature.gov/62-12-26/]]
-[[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]]+
  
 === 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? ===
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 WVC §15-12-9\\ 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/]]
  
 === 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? ===
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 WVC §15-12-9\\ 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 ===== ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration =====
  
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 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? === === 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? === === 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? === === What are the state civil commitment laws? ===
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 WVC §61-8B-2\\ 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]]+[[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? === === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? ===
  
 No such laws. No such laws.
 +
  
 ===== Info for State Advocates ===== ===== Info for State Advocates =====
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 **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.+Felon Voting rights
  
-[[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://sos.wv.gov/FormSearch/Elections/Voter/Felon Voting Rights.pdf|https://sos.wv.gov/FormSearch/Elections/Voter/Felon Voting Rights.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 +[[https://code.wvlegislature.gov/3-1-3/|https://code.wvlegislature.gov/3-1-3/]]\\ 
-Voter Registration FAQ\\ +Felon Voter Registration\\ 
-[[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]]+[[https://felonvoting.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=000286|https://felonvoting.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=000286]]
  
 === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? === === 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? === === How does the state’s legislative process work? ===
  
-Citizen's Guide to the Legislature. +Citizen's Guide to the Legislature.\\ 
- +[[http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Educational/citizens/guide.cfm|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Educational/citizens/guide.cfm]]\\
-[[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\\ 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.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? === === 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]]
  
-[[http://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/bill_status.cfm|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/bill_status.cfm]]+=== Best keywords are: ===
  
-best keywords are: sex; sex offender; registry+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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 === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: === === 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\\ House Judiciary\\
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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]]+[[http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Senate1/roster.cfm|http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Senate1/roster.cfm]]
  
 House Members\\ House Members\\
-[[http://www.legis.state.wv.us/House/roster.cfm|http://www.legis.state.wv.us/House/roster.cfm]]+[[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\\ 
 +888-997-7765.\\ 
 +[[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/]]
  
  
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