West Virginia Statutes

§ 53-8-1 — Definitions

West Virginia § 53-8-1
JurisdictionWest Virginia
Ch. 53EXTRAORDINARY REMEDIES
Art. 8PERSONAL SAFETY ORDERS

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W. Va. Code § 53-8-1 (2026).

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In this article the following words have the meanings indicated.

(1)Final personal safety order. -- "Final personal safety order" means a personal safety order issued by a magistrate under section seven of this article.
(2)Incapacitated adult. –- "Incapacitated adult" means any person who by reason of physical, mental or other infirmity is unable to physically carry on the daily activities of life necessary to sustaining life and reasonable health.
(3)Law-enforcement officer. –- "Law-enforcement officer" means any duly authorized member of a law-enforcement agency who is authorized to maintain public personal safety and order, prevent and detect crime, make arrests and enforce the laws of the state or any county or municipality thereof, other than parking ordinances.
(4)Petitioner.

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Legislative History

2026 Reg. Sess., HB4366; 2012 Reg. Sess., SB191

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