West Virginia Code 50-4-2 – Commencement of criminal prosecutions
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Except where the provisions of this code or rule of the Supreme Court of Appeals permit the commencement of a criminal prosecution through the issuance of a citation, a criminal prosecution shall be commenced by the filing of a complaint in accordance with the requirements of rules of the Supreme Court of Appeals.
Terms Used In West Virginia Code 50-4-2
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.