West Virginia Code 27-6A-7 – Release of defendant during course of criminal proceedings
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Notwithstanding any finding of incompetence to stand trial under the provisions of this article, the court of record may at any stage of the criminal proceedings allow a defendant to be released with or without bail.
Terms Used In West Virginia Code 27-6A-7
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.