West Virginia § 50-1-5 - 50-1-5. Removal from office; disciplinary procedures.
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§ 50-1-5. 50-1-5. Removal from office; disciplinary procedures.
A magistrate may be removed from office in the manner provided in section seven, article six, chapter six of this code. In addition to the grounds for removal enumerated in section three, article six, chapter six of this code, a magistrate may be removed from office for conviction of a felony, for conviction of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or a duty of the office, or for willful violation of this chapter or any rule, regulation or order provided for in this chapter. In addition to other methods provided by law, removal proceedings may be initiated upon the motion of a judge of the circuit court of the county.
A magistrate may be censured or temporarily suspended in accordance with the rules of the Supreme Court of Appeals.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 50-1-5 ("50-1-5. Removal from office; disciplinary procedures.") 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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