West Virginia Statutes
§ 48-20-316 — Role of law enforcement
West Virginia § 48-20-316
JurisdictionWest Virginia
Ch. 48DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Art. 20UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT
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Bluebook
W. Va. Code § 48-20-316 (2026).
Text
At the request of a prosecutor or other appropriate public official acting under section 20-315, a law-enforcement officer may take any lawful action reasonably necessary to locate a child or a party and assist a prosecutor or appropriate public official with responsibilities under said section.
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Legislative History
2001 Reg. Sess., HB2199
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Bluebook (online)
West Virginia § 48-20-316, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/wv/48/48-20-316.