West Virginia § 48-10-1201 - Misdemeanor offense for allowing contact between child and person who has been precluded visitation rights; penalties.
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§ 48-10-1201. Misdemeanor offense for allowing contact between child and person who has been precluded visitation rights; penalties.
Any grandparent who knowingly allows contact between a minor grandchild and a parent or other person who has been precluded visitation rights with the child by court order is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be confined in the county or regional jail not more than thirty days or fined not less than $100 nor more than $1,000.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 48-10-1201 ("Misdemeanor offense for allowing contact between child and person who has been precluded visitation rights; penalties.") 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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