West Virginia Statutes

§ 61-11-27 — Definition of law-enforcement officer

West Virginia·Ch. 61 CRIMES AND THEIR PUNISHMENT·Art. 11 GENERAL PROVISIONS CONCERNING CRIMES
For purposes of §61-2-10b, §61-5-17, and §61-5-17a, "law-enforcement officer" has the same definition as this term is defined in §30-29-1 and shall additionally include individuals defined as "chief executive", "law-enforcement official", and "pre-certified law-enforcement officer" in §30-29-1, and any person hired, elected, appointed, or otherwise authorized by this code to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, or investigation of the criminal laws of this state.

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Legislative History

2025 Reg. Sess., HB2360

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