West Virginia § 25-5-10 - 25-5-10. Site selection.

Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 25-5-10 — 25-5-10. Site selection., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 25-5-10. 25-5-10. Site selection.

The Regional Jail Authority shall approve the site for the proposed facility. Approval shall be in accordance with legislative rules promulgated in accordance with chapter twenty-nine-a of this code. One such legislative rule shall establish criteria for identifying and evaluating potential sites for private prisons and shall provide for a public hearing or hearings to allow reasonable participation in the selection process by the citizens of the area to be affected by the construction and operation of a private prison.

Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does West Virginia Code § 25-5-10 cover?

Section 25-5-10 ("25-5-10. Site selection.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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