West Virginia Code 20-7-3 – Powers and duties of other law officers
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The sheriffs and constables of the several counties of the state, police officers of any city and members of the State Police are vested, within their respective jurisdictions, with all of the powers and authority of natural resources police officers without requirement of any additional oath or bond. Immediately upon making any arrest or executing any process under provisions of this chapter, each officer shall report thereon to the director.
Terms Used In West Virginia Code 20-7-3
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Director: means the Director of the Division of Natural Resources. See West Virginia Code 20-1-2
- State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10