West Virginia § 48-20-309 - 48-20-309. Service of petition and order.
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§ 48-20-309. 48-20-309. Service of petition and order.
Except as otherwise provided in section 20-311, the petition and order must be served, by any method authorized by the law of this state, upon respondent and any person who has physical custody of the child.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does West Virginia Code § 48-20-309 cover?
Section 48-20-309 ("48-20-309. Service of petition and order.") 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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