2017 West Virginia Code
CHAPTER 48. DOMESTIC RELATIONS.
ARTICLE 26. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT.
§48-26-1101. Referral to shelters.

Universal Citation: WV Code § 48-26-1101 (2017)
§48-26-101. Title.

This article shall be known as the "West Virginia Domestic Violence Act."

Where shelters are available, the law-enforcement officer or other public authority investigating an alleged incident of domestic violence shall advise the victim of the availability of the family protection shelter to which that person may be admitted.

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