West Virginia § 48-27-501 - Issuance of protective order; modification of order.
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§ 48-27-501. Issuance of protective order; modification of order.
(a) Upon final hearing, the court shall enter a protective order if it finds, after hearing the evidence, that the petitioner has proved the allegations of domestic violence by a preponderance of the evidence. If the respondent is present at the hearing and elects not to contest the allegations of domestic violence or does not contest the relief sought, the petitioner is not required to produce evidence and prove the allegations of domestic violence and the court may directly address the issues of the relief requested.
(b) The court may modify the terms of a protective order at any time upon subsequent petition filed by any party.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does West Virginia Code § 48-27-501 cover?
Section 48-27-501 ("Issuance of protective order; modification of 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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