West Virginia · West Virginia Code — Chapter 61, Crimes and Their Punishment
W. Va. Code (Crimes) § 61-8D-9: Convictions for offenses against children
What this law says, in plain English
When a person is convicted of a felony offense against a child, courts must designate them as an abusing parent and may take further action under specified code sections regarding custody and visitation rights.
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