West Virginia § 52-2-7 - 52-2-7. Duties; preservation of evidence.
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§ 52-2-7. 52-2-7. Duties; preservation of evidence.
The grand jury shall inquire of and present all felonies, misdemeanors and violations of penal laws, committed in the jurisdiction of the court wherein they are sworn, except that no presentment shall be made of a matter for which there is no imprisonment, but only a fine, where the fine is limited to an amount not exceeding $10 and the offense is cognizable by a justice of the peace. They shall appoint one of their number as clerk, who shall write down the name of each witness examined by them, and the substance of the evidence given by him and furnish the same to the prosecuting attorney.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 52-2-7 ("52-2-7. Duties; preservation of evidence.") 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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