W. Va. Const. art. VIII, § 12
- Constitution
- Constitution of West Virginia
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
Issuance and execution of writs, warrants and process; admission to bail. The Legislature may designate the courts and officers or deputies thereof who shall have the power to issue, execute or serve such writs, warrants or any other process as may be prescribed by law, and may specify before what courts or officers thereof such writs, warrants or other process shall be returnable. The Legislature may also designate the courts and officers or deputies thereof who shall have the power to admit persons to bail. No person exercising such powers shall be compensated therefor on a fee basis.
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