West Virginia Code 62-2-14 – Direction and execution of process; several writs against same person
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The fifth and eleventh sections of article three, chapter fifty-six of this code shall apply to process in criminal as well as in civil cases. Any summons to answer an indictment for a misdemeanor may be served as a notice is served under the first section of article two, chapter fifty-six of this code. The court may, in the same case against the same person, award at the same time, or different times, several writs of summons or capias, directed to officers of different counties.
Terms Used In West Virginia Code 62-2-14
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.