W. Va. Code § 52-1-24
Penalties for failure to perform jury service
West Virginia · West Virginia Code Chapter 52 — Juries · Status: effective
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- W. Va. Code § 52-1-24, Penalties for failure to perform jury service, West Virginia, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2390593
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A person summoned for jury service who fails to appear or to complete jury service as directed shall be ordered by the court to appear forthwith and show cause for failure to comply with the summons. If the person fails to show good cause for noncompliance with the summons, the person is guilty of civil contempt and, shall be fined not more than $1,000.