West Virginia · West Virginia Code — Chapter 62, Criminal Procedure
W. Va. Code (Crim. Proc.) § 62-1C-2: Bail defined; form; receipts
What this law says, in plain English
This statute defines bail as security for a defendant's court appearance and specifies acceptable forms (cash deposit, recognizance, or other court-approved methods). Clerks or magistrates receive bail and issue receipts.
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