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W. Va. Code § 49-2-707

Penalty for false statement

West Virginia · West Virginia Code Chapter 49 — Child Welfare · Status: effective

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W. Va. Code § 49-2-707, Penalty for false statement, West Virginia, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2389948
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A person who knowingly makes a false statement in an affidavit under this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than $1,000.