Any writ granted in accordance with the provisions of this article shall be served upon the person to whom it is directed, or, in his absence from the place where the petitioner is incarcerated, upon the person having the immediate custody of the petitioner.

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Terms Used In West Virginia Code 53-4A-5

  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.