W. Va. Code R. § 81-14-14

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

Section 81-14-14 - The Responsibilities of Law Enforcement Agencies, Other Than the State Police

14.1. Assist cooperatively upon request of the Prosecuting Attorney or the Registry in conducting the community notification/education program.

14.2. Responsibly manage the information concerning sexual offenders residing within the county.

14.2.a. Refrain from secondary dissemination of the information.

14.2.b. Utilize the information for investigative purposes only.

14.3. When making contact with anyone convicted of a sexual criminal offense or qualifying offense, the agency shall report that contact to the Registry for verification of registration requirements. This contact shall include name and date of birth of the person, current address and offense of which the offender was convicted.

14.4. As the provisions of this Act apply both retroactively and prospectively, if informed by the Registry that they have arrested a person who was convicted prior to the enactment of the Sex Offender Registration law, but who is not registered and may be required to register, the agency shall provide the Registry with the person's current address and any available information pertaining to the person.

14.5. 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. § 81-14-14