West Virginia § 51-10A-4 Prohibited conduct

West Virginia Statutes

§ 51-10A-4 — Prohibited conduct

West Virginia § 51-10A-4

Ch. 51COURTS AND THEIR OFFICERS

Art. 10ABAIL BOND ENFORCERS

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W. Va. Code § 51-10A-4 (2026).

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A bail bond enforcer may not:

(a)Enter an occupied residential structure without the consent of the occupants who are present at the time of the entry;

(b)Conduct a bail recovery arrest or apprehension without written authorization from a bail bondsman;

(c)Wear, carry or display any uniform, badge, shield or other insignia or emblem that implies that the bail bond enforcer is an employee, officer or agent of this state, a political subdivision of this state or the federal government. A bail bond enforcer may display identification that indicates his or her status as a bail bond enforcer only; or

(d)Conduct a bail bond apprehension or arrest without exercising due care to protect the safety of persons other than the defendant and the property of persons other than the defendant.

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A bail bond enforcer may not:

(a) Enter an occupied residential structure without the consent of the occupants who are present at the time of the entry;

(b) Conduct a bail recovery arrest or apprehension without written authorization from a bail bondsman;

(c) Wear, carry or display any uniform, badge, shield or other insignia or emblem that implies that the bail bond enforcer is an employee, officer or agent of this state, a political subdivision of this state or the federal government. A bail bond enforcer may display identification that indicates his or her status as a bail bond enforcer only; or

(d) Conduct a bail bond apprehension or arrest without exercising due care to protect the safety of persons other than the defendant and the property of persons other than the defendant.