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W. Va. Code § 62-1B-2

Defendant's statements; reports of examinations and tests; defendant's books, papers and tangible objects

West Virginia · West Virginia Code Chapter 62 — Criminal Procedure · Status: effective

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W. Va. Code § 62-1B-2, Defendant's statements; reports of examinations and tests; defendant's books, papers and tangible objects, West Virginia, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2393055
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Upon motion of a defendant the court may order the prosecuting attorney to permit the defendant to examine and copy or photograph any relevant (1) written or recorded statements or confessions made by the defendant, or copies thereof, which are known by the prosecuting attorney to be within the possession, custody or control of the state, (2) results or reports of physical or mental examinations, and of scientific tests or experiments made in connection with the particular case, or copies thereof, which are known by the prosecuting attorney to be within the possession, custody or control of the state, and (3) books, papers, or tangible objects belonging to or seized from the defendant which are known by the prosecuting attorney to be within the possession, custody or control of the state.