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West Virginia · Through as of 2026-10-13; contains at least the enactments of the 2026 Regular Session (newest effective date 2027-07-01)

W. Va. Code § 15-3D-8: Filing a false missing persons complaint; criminal penalties.

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  1. CHAPTER 15. PUBLIC SAFETY.
  2. ARTICLE 3D. WEST VIRGINIA'S MISSING PERSON'S ACT.

A person who knowingly and willfully files a false missing persons complaint is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than $25 nor more than $200, or confined in jail for five days, or both fined and confined.

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