West Virginia Code > Chapter 28 > Article 1 – Commitment of Youthful Male Offenders


28-1-1	Care of youthful male offenders
28-1-2	Commitment; age limits; physical, educational and psychological examinations; admission; transfer and placement
28-1-4	Conveyance of boys; expenses
28-1-5	Rules and regulations
28-1-6	Discharge or parole; arrest and return of paroled boys
28-1-7	Transfer of boys to and from penitentiary
28-1-8	Offenses relating to youth facilities; penalties; escape; arrest and return

Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
County court: includes any existing tribunal created in lieu of a county commission. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by printing, engraving, writing, or otherwise. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
Judgment: includes decrees and orders for the payment of money, or the conveyance or delivery of land or personal property, or some interest therein, or any undertaking, bond or recognizance which has the legal effect of a judgment. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
Offense: includes every act or omission for which a fine, forfeiture, or punishment is imposed by law. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
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