West Virginia Code > Chapter 17 > Article 15 – County Convict Road Force


17-15-4	Work by prisoners; relief of sheriffs and others from liability for injuries, etc
17-15-5	Guards for county prisoners; monthly statement as to prisoners
17-15-6	Certification by clerk or justice of sentence and commitment of county convict; form of commitment
17-15-7	Road work by misdemeanant in lieu of bail
17-15-8	Credit on sentence for road work by county prisoner

Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
Clerk of court: An officer appointed by the court to work with the chief judge in overseeing the court's administration, especially to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court and to maintain court records.
Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
County court: includes any existing tribunal created in lieu of a county commission. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
Offense: includes every act or omission for which a fine, forfeiture, or punishment is imposed by law. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.