West Virginia § 56-2-8 - 56-2-8. Collection of forfeitures; prosecuting attorney's fees.
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§ 56-2-8. 56-2-8. Collection of forfeitures; prosecuting attorney's fees.
Unless otherwise expressly provided by law, any forfeiture payable to the state under any provision of law may be enforced in the circuit court or other court of record having jurisdiction thereof, upon notice of motion for judgment brought in the name of the state. If such judgment shall be for the state it shall include the costs of the proceeding, and a docket fee of $10 for the prosecuting attorney's services, payable into the county treasury, which docket fee shall be taxed as part of the costs.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 56-2-8
What does West Virginia Code § 56-2-8 cover?
Section 56-2-8 ("56-2-8. Collection of forfeitures; prosecuting attorney's fees.") 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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