West Virginia Code 15-1E-10 – Restraint of persons charged with offenses
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Any person subject to this article charged with an offense under this article may be ordered into arrest or confinement, as circumstances may require. When any person subject to this article is placed in arrest or confinement prior to trial, immediate steps shall be taken to inform the person of the specific wrong of which the person is accused and diligent steps shall be taken to try the person or to dismiss the charges and release the person.
Terms Used In West Virginia Code 15-1E-10
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Offense: includes every act or omission for which a fine, forfeiture, or punishment is imposed by law. 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.