West Virginia § 20-7-6 - 20-7-6. Prosecutions under chapter; attorney services; costs.
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§ 20-7-6. 20-7-6. Prosecutions under chapter; attorney services; costs.
The director may cause complaints to be made and proceedings to be instituted and prosecuted against any violators of this chapter, without the sanction of the prosecuting attorney of the county wherein such proceedings are instituted, and in all such cases no security for costs shall be required of the director. In any unusual or emergency situation or case wherein a prosecuting attorney or the Attorney General may not be available to the director for legal services, the director may employ another attorney or other attorneys to represent the state in prosecutions and proceedings under provisions of this chapter and shall pay costs and fees for such services from department funds.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 20-7-6
What does West Virginia Code § 20-7-6 cover?
Section 20-7-6 ("20-7-6. Prosecutions under chapter; attorney services; costs.") 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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