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West Virginia Protective Orders Laws
More Information on Protective Order Laws
| Code Section | 48-27-101, et seq. |
| Activity Addressed by Order | Enjoin contact; exclude from dwelling, employment; counseling; regarding minors: temporary custody, visitations, support; prohibition from possession of a firearm; reimburse for reasonable expenses |
| Duration of Order | Final protective order: 90-180 days; may be extended |
| Penalty for a Violation of Order | Misdemeanor: jail minimum 1 day and maximum 1 year and fine, minimum $250 and maximum $2,000 |
| Who May Apply for Order | Person or adult family or household member on behalf of minor or incapacitated |
| Can Fees Be Waived? | Yes |
| Order Transmission to Law Enforcement | Copy within 24 hours to any law enforcement agency having jurisdiction including city police, county sheriff's office or local office of the West Virginia State Police |
| Civil Liability for Violation of Order | Yes, civil contempt |
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