West Virginia § 61-9-7 - 61-9-7. Nuisance disclosed in criminal proceedings; proceeds from sale of personal property.
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§ 61-9-7. 61-9-7. Nuisance disclosed in criminal proceedings; proceeds from sale of personal property.
In case the existence of such nuisance is established in a criminal proceeding in a court not having equitable jurisdiction, it shall be the duty of the prosecuting attorney to proceed promptly under this article to enforce the provisions and penalties thereof, and the finding of the defendant guilty in such criminal proceedings of any offense herein declared to be a nuisance, unless reversed or set aside, shall be conclusive as against such defendant as to the existence of the nuisance. The proceeds of the sale of the personal property, as provided in the preceding section of this article, shall be applied in payment of the costs of the suit and abatement, including the complainant's costs, or so much of the proceeds as may be necessary, except as hereinafter provided.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 61-9-7
What does West Virginia Code § 61-9-7 cover?
Section 61-9-7 ("61-9-7. Nuisance disclosed in criminal proceedings; proceeds from sale of personal property.") 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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