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W. Va. Code § 17A-11-3

Jurisdiction of crimes by justices

West Virginia · West Virginia Code Chapter 17A — Motor Vehicle Administration, Registration, Certificate of Title, and Antitheft Provisions · Status: effective

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W. Va. Code § 17A-11-3, Jurisdiction of crimes by justices, West Virginia, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2369844
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Justices of the peace shall have concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit, criminal and intermediate courts to enforce the misdemeanor penalties prescribed by this chapter.