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W. Va. Code § 9-7-5a

Venue for criminal offenses

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W. Va. Code § 9-7-5a, Venue for criminal offenses, West Virginia, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2362091
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In addition to other venues permitted by state law, a criminal prosecution under section five of this article may be commenced in the circuit court of Kanawha County or of any county in which: (a) The defendant is conducting business; or (b) Any of the conduct constituting a violation of any provision of this article has occurred.