W. Va. Code R. § 81-14-11

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 81-14-11 - Responsibility of the Prosecuting Attorney

11.1. Following the conviction of a person required to be registered or when receiving knowledge that a person required to be registered is being released from incarceration, the Prosecuting Attorney may initiate proceedings seeking to establish that a person is a sexually violent predator by filing of a written information with the circuit court that sentenced the offender.

11.1.a. The written information shall describe a record of judgment of the court regarding the person's conviction.

11.1.b. The written information shall contain a short and plain statement of the claim that the person suffers from a mental abnormality or personality disorder that makes the person likely to engage in predatory sexual offenses.

11.2. When notified that a sexually violent predator intends to reside in their county, the Prosecuting Attorney shall, in cooperation with the Registry, conduct a community notification/education program.

11.3. When notified that a person required to register for life intends to reside in their county, the Prosecuting Attorney shall cooperate with the Registry in conducting a community notification/education program.

11.4. Upon request of the West Virginia State Police, provide any and all requested records relating to a sex offender to the West Virginia State Police.

W. Va. Code R. § 81-14-11