W. Va. Code R. § 81-16-11

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

Section 81-16-11 - Responsibilities of Law Enforcement Agencies, Other Than the State Police

11.1. Responsibly manage the information concerning offenders of child abuse or neglect residing within the county.

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

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

11.2. When making contact with anyone that may be required to register as defined in 6.1, 6.2 or 6.3 of this procedural rule but is not registered or has not signed a statement acknowledging that they have been informed of his or her duty to register, the agency shall report that contact to the Registry for verification of registration requirements. This contact information shall be relayed to the Registry by telephone or fax and shall state the name and date of birth of the person, current address and the offense for which they were convicted or the qualifying offense.

11.3. 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 Child Abuse and Neglect Registration Act, 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.

11.4. Upon request of the West Virginia State Police, provide any and all requested records relating to an offender of child abuse or neglect to the West Virginia State Police.

W. Va. Code R. § 81-16-11