W. Va. Code § 61-5-24: Corrupt summoning of jurors to find biased verdict; penalty.

A sheriff or other officer who, corruptly, or through favor or ill will, shall summon a juror, with intent that such juror shall find a verdict for or against any party to an action, or shall be biased in his conduct as such juror, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction, shall be confined in jail not exceeding six months and fined not exceeding $500, and shall forfeit his office and be forever incapable of holding any office of honor, trust or profit in this state.