West Virginia Code > Chapter 17G > Article 1 – Racial Profiling Data Collection
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| 17G-1-1 | Definitions |
| 17G-1-2 | Information obtained by law-enforcement officers during a traffic stop |
| 17G-1-3 | Law-enforcement officer exemption from civil liability |
Terms Used In West Virginia Code > Chapter 17G > Article 1 - Racial Profiling Data Collection
- Law-enforcement agency: means every state, county or municipal agency with officers who are authorized to direct or regulate traffic or to make arrests or issue citations or warnings for violations of traffic laws and ordinances. See West Virginia Code 17G-1-1
- Minority group: means individuals of any ethnic descent, including, but not limited to, African-American, Hispanic, Native American, Middle Eastern, Asian or Pacific Islander. See West Virginia Code 17G-1-1
- Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
- 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
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.