Source: https://www.ncsl.org/research/civil-and-criminal-justice/pretrial-release-west-virginia.aspx
Timestamp: 2020-05-25 15:25:18
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Pretrial Release | West Virginia
Issuing a citation is not presumptive, however a citation can be issued for misdemeanors or when a person is detained for investigation of shoplifting. A citation cannot be issued for offenses involving injury to a person. Citations can be issued prior to arrest by law enforcement officers. (§ 62-1-5a)
State statute provides a presumption of pretrial release. Pretrial release can be denied for offenses punishable by life imprisonment. (§ 62-1C-1)
Law allows release on personal recognizance. Common conditions of release include: commercial surety, cash deposit, property bond, supervision and additional requirements. Electronic monitoring is authorized for any defendant eligible for pretrial release. (§ 62-1C-1a; § 62-1C-2; § 62-1C-4; § 62-1C-17a; § 62-1C-17c; § 62-11B-4(a))
The Supreme Court of Appeals regulates professional bondsmen. Crimes that can cause licenses to be denied or revoked include offenses involving moral turpitude. (§ 51-10-8)
Bail agents are prohibited from soliciting business in any place where persons in the custody of the law are detained. They cannot make arrangements with public officials. (§ 51-10-7; § 51-10-3; § 51-10-4)
After notification of their client’s failure to appear, a bail agent has 10 days to produce the defendant or provide an adequate reason why the defendant did not appear. Statute addresses standards for remission procedure. (§ 62-1C-9; § 62-1C-11)
Recovery agents are overseen by a different regulatory authority than bail agents and are subject to more licensing requirements. Associations with bail agents must be disclosed, and recovery agents are required to wear identifying clothing and follow set guidelines when making arrests on private property. (§ 51-10A-2; § 51-10A-4)
Victims have the right to notification of and be consulted about the pretrial release hearing. They also have the right to notification of pretrial release. (§ 61-11A-6(4) & (5); § 62-1c-17c(c))
Substance abuse problem-solving courts are authorized diversion programs. (§ 62-15)
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