West Virginia Statutes
§ 50-1-17 — Reference to justice of the peace; abolition of the office of constable
West Virginia § 50-1-17
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Bluebook
W. Va. Code § 50-1-17 (2026).
Text
On and after January 1, 1977, the phrase "justice of the peace" and the word "justice," when used in a context meaning "justice of the peace," shall be construed to mean magistrate as created by the provisions of this chapter. At such time the office of constable shall be abolished, and the duties previously performed by constables shall be assumed by deputy sheriffs or by such other persons as elsewhere provided in this code.
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Legislative History
1976 Reg. Sess., HB1087
Nearby Sections
15
§ 50-1-1
Magistrate court created§ 50-1-12
Conduct of office; penalty§ 50-1-15
Transitional provisions§ 50-1-16
Supervisory rules§ 50-1-2
Number of magistrates§ 50-1-3
Salaries of magistrates§ 50-1-4
Qualifications of magistrates; training; oath; continuing education; time devoted to public duties§ 50-1-6
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Bluebook (online)
West Virginia § 50-1-17, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/wv/50-1-17.