W. Va. Const. art. IX, § 4
- Constitution
- Constitution of West Virginia
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
Malfeasance and misfeasance in office. The presidents of the county courts, the justices of the peace, sheriffs, prosecuting attorneys, clerks of the circuit and of the county courts, and all other county officers shall be subject to indictment for malfeasance, misfeasance, or neglect of official duty and upon conviction thereof, their office shall become vacant.
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