West Virginia § 61-14-2 Human trafficking of an individual; aiding and abetting human trafficking; penalties

West Virginia Statutes

§ 61-14-2 — Human trafficking of an individual; aiding and abetting human trafficking; penalties

West Virginia § 61-14-2

Ch. 61CRIMES AND THEIR PUNISHMENT

Art. 14HUMAN TRAFFICKING

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W. Va. Code § 61-14-2 (2026).

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(a)Any person who knowingly and willfully traffics an adult, or who knowingly and willfully aids, assists, or abets in any manner in the trafficking of an adult, is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be confined in a state correctional facility for not less than three nor more than 15 years, fined not more than $200,000, or both confined and fined.

(b)Any person who knowingly and willfully traffics a minor, or who knowingly and willfully aids, assists, or abets in any manner in the trafficking of a minor, is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be confined in a state correctional facility for not less than five nor more than 20 years, fined not more than $300,000, or both confined and fined.

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(a) Any person who knowingly and willfully traffics an adult, or who knowingly and willfully aids, assists, or abets in any manner in the trafficking of an adult, is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be confined in a state correctional facility for not less than three nor more than 15 years, fined not more than $200,000, or both confined and fined.

(b) Any person who knowingly and willfully traffics a minor, or who knowingly and willfully aids, assists, or abets in any manner in the trafficking of a minor, is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be confined in a state correctional facility for not less than five nor more than 20 years, fined not more than $300,000, or both confined and fined.

Legislative History

2026 Reg. Sess., HB4433; 2025 Reg. Sess., HB2894; 2024 Reg. Sess., HB4666; 2024 Reg. Sess., HB5031; 2023 Reg. Sess., HB2252; 2021 Reg. Sess., HB2017; 2021 Reg. Sess., HB2830; 2017 Reg. Sess., HB2318; 2016 Reg. Sess., HB2849; 2016 Reg. Sess., HB4489; 2016 Reg. Sess., HB4575; 2011 Reg. Sess., HB3044