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W. Va. Code § 51-10A-4

Prohibited conduct

West Virginia · West Virginia Code Chapter 51 — Courts and Their Officers · Status: effective

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W. Va. Code § 51-10A-4, Prohibited conduct, West Virginia, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2390550
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A bail bond enforcer may not: (a) Enter an occupied residential structure without the consent of the occupants who are present at the time of the entry; (b) Conduct a bail recovery arrest or apprehension without written authorization from a bail bondsman; (c) Wear, carry or display any uniform, badge, shield or other insignia or emblem that implies that the bail bond enforcer is an employee, officer or agent of this state, a political subdivision of this state or the federal government. A bail bond enforcer may display identification that indicates his or her status as a bail bond enforcer only; or (d) Conduct a bail bond apprehension or arrest without exercising due care to protect the safety of persons other than the defendant and the property of persons other than the defendant.