61-8B-1 Definition of terms
61-8B-2 Lack of consent
61-8B-3 Sexual assault in the first degree
61-8B-4 Sexual assault in the second degree
61-8B-5 Sexual assault in the third degree
61-8B-7 Sexual abuse in the first degree
61-8B-8 Sexual abuse in the second degree
61-8B-9 Sexual abuse in the third degree
61-8B-9a Mandatory sentence for person committing certain sex offenses against children
61-8B-9b Enhanced penalties for subsequent offenses committed by those previously convicted of sexually violent offenses against children
61-8B-10 Imposition of sexual acts on persons incarcerated, detained, or under supervision; penalties
61-8B-11 Sexual offenses; evidence
61-8B-11a Convictions for offenses against children
61-8B-12 Same — Defense
61-8B-13 Payment of treatment cost for victim
61-8B-14 Limits on interviews of children eleven years old or less
61-8B-15 Forensic Medical Examination Fund; training of sexual assault nurse examiners
61-8B-16 Payment for costs of forensic medical examination
61-8B-17 Study of reimbursement; recordkeeping; disclosure; confidentiality
61-8B-18 Rule-making authority
61-8B-19 Court files and law-enforcement records; confidentiality
61-8B-11b Prohibiting sexual intercourse sexual intrusion or sexual contact, or intrusion against students by school employees; penalties
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Terms Used In West Virginia Code > Chapter 61 > Article 8B - Sexual Offenses

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • 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.
  • Legislative session: That part of a chamber's daily session in which it considers legislative business (bills, resolutions, and actions related thereto).
  • Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose.
  • Offense: includes every act or omission for which a fine, forfeiture, or punishment is imposed by law. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • 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
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Subpoena duces tecum: A command to a witness to produce documents.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.