West Virginia · West Virginia Code — Chapter 62, Criminal Procedure
W. Va. Code (Crim. Proc.) § 62-1-6: Informing defendant of nature of complaint and his rights; opportunity to confer with counsel and arrange bail
What this law says, in plain English
This statute requires that a judge inform a defendant of the charges, rights to counsel and preliminary examination, and advise that statements may be used against them. It mandates reasonable opportunity to contact an attorney or arrange bail before jail commitment.
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