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West Virginia Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
WVC 15-12-2 (a)-©
http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12§ion=2#12#12
What information must registrants provide?
How frequently must they register?
WVC 15-12-10
http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12§ion=10#12#12
15-12-4 Ten years or life
http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=15&art=12§ion=4#12#12
Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?
No, not applicable.
Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? (State: Local jurisdictions: Yes/No)
WVC 62-12-26
http://www.wvlegislature.gov/wvcode/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=62&art=12§ion=26
http://www.legis.state.wv.us/legisdocs/code/61/WVC%2061%20%20-%20%208%20%20-%20%2029%20%20.htm
Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process?
Unclear.
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting your state?
More than 14 continuous days §15-12-9
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?
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?
WVC 61-8A
http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/Code.cfm?chap=61&art=8A#08A
WVC 61-8B
http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/Code.cfm?chap=61&art=8B#08B
WVC 61-8C
http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/Code.cfm?chap=61&art=8C#08C
WVC 61-8D-5
http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=61&art=8D§ion=5#08D
WVC 61-8D-6
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 indeterminate sentencing?
What are the state civil commitment laws?
No such laws.
What is the age of consent?
Age 16. WVC 61-8B-2
http://www.legis.state.wv.us/wvcode/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=61&art=8B§ion=2#08B
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?
After prison, parole, probation
https://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/west-virginia-felony-voter-registration-2017.pdf
WVC 3-1-3
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
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
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
How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?
to locate; can search by several methods
http://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/bill_status.cfm
Best keywords are:
sex; sex offender; registry
How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:
Most important legislative committees for our issues are:
Senate Judiciary
http://www.legis.state.wv.us/committees/senate/senate_com_agendas.cfm?input=March%207,%202016&Chart=jud
House Judiciary
http://www.wvlegislature.gov/committees/house/HouseCommittee.cfm?Chart=jud
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
Senate Members
http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Senate1/roster.cfm House Members
http://www.legis.state.wv.us/House/roster.cfm
Other Useful State Information
Contact information for state registry office
WV Registry West Virginia State Police Headquarters
725 Jefferson Road South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 746-2133 or registry@wvsp.gov
https://apps.wv.gov/StatePolice/SexOffender/Disclaimer
http://www.wvsp.gov/contactus/Pages/default.aspx
RSOL state affiliate website or blog:
None yet.
Other helpful state advocacy groups:
Response needed.
Link needed.
Other registrant-friendly state support groups:
Response needed.
Link needed.