West Virginia § 38-12-9 - 38-12-9. Duties of clerk.

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§ 38-12-9. 38-12-9. Duties of clerk.

The clerk of the county court shall record and properly index all releases and assignments admitted to record in his office under the provisions of this article, in a well-bound book to be kept exclusively for the purpose, and, when any such instrument is recorded, he shall note the fact on the margin of the record or docket of the lien affected or discharged thereby, with a reference to the book and page where such release or assignment is recorded.

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

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What does West Virginia Code § 38-12-9 cover?

Section 38-12-9 ("38-12-9. Duties of clerk.") 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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