West Virginia § 61-6-2 - 61-6-2. Commitment and recognizance of rioters.
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§ 61-6-2. 61-6-2. Commitment and recognizance of rioters.
If any person be arrested for a riot, rout or unlawful assemblage, he shall be taken without unreasonable delay before a justice of the county in which the arrest is made who shall commit him to jail, unless he shall enter into a recognizance, with sufficient security, to appear before the court having jurisdiction of the offense, at its next term, to answer therefor, and in the meantime to be of good behavior and to keep the peace.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 61-6-2
What does West Virginia Code § 61-6-2 cover?
Section 61-6-2 ("61-6-2. Commitment and recognizance of rioters.") 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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