West Virginia § 27-5-5 - 27-5-5. Judicial review.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 27-5-5 — 27-5-5. Judicial review., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-5-5. 27-5-5. Judicial review.
Any individual adversely affected by any order of commitment entered by the circuit court under this article may seek review thereof by appeal to the state Supreme Court of Appeals and jurisdiction is hereby conferred upon such court to hear and entertain such appeals upon application made therefor in the manner and within the time provided by law for civil appeals generally.
This section shall not be construed to in any way limit or precondition the right to seek release of such individual by habeas corpus.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 27-5-5
What does West Virginia Code § 27-5-5 cover?
Section 27-5-5 ("27-5-5. Judicial review.") 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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