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 § 48-14-505: Misdemeanor offense of escape from custody; penalty.

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CHAPTER 48. DOMESTIC RELATIONS.
ARTICLE 14. REMEDIES FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS.
PART 5. ENFORCEMENT OF SUPPORT ORDERS BY CONTEMPT PROCEEDINGS.

If a person is committed to jail under the provisions of paragraph (B), subdivision (5), of section 14-502 and willfully fails to return to the place of confinement within the time prescribed, such person shall be considered to have escaped from custody and shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year.

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