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W. Va. Code § 61-5A-5

Threats in official and political matters

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W. Va. Code § 61-5A-5, Threats in official and political matters, West Virginia, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2392585
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It shall be unlawful for any person to threaten harm to another with intent to influence the official action of a public servant in a pending or prospective administrative or judicial proceeding before such public servant, or with intent to influence a public servant or party official to violate his legal duty as a public servant or party official.