West Virginia · Through as of 2026-10-13; contains at least the enactments of the 2026 Regular Session (newest effective date 2027-07-01); amended by HB 4366, effective 2026-06-12

W. Va. Code § 48-27-209: Protective order and military protective order defined.

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CHAPTER 48. DOMESTIC RELATIONS.
ARTICLE 27. PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
PART 2. DEFINITIONS.

"Protective order" means an emergency protective order entered by a magistrate as a result of the emergency hearing or a protective order entered by a family court judge upon final hearing.

"Military protective order" means a protective order issued by a commanding officer in the United States Armed Forces, the West Virginia National Guard, or the National Guard of any other state against a person under such officer's command.

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