A proceeding seeking to remove a person's designation as a sexually violent predator may be initiated by the filing of a petition by the person so designated in the original sentencing court. The petition shall set forth that the underlying qualifying conviction has been reversed or vacated. Upon receipt of proof that no qualifying conviction exists, the court shall enter an order directing the removal of the designation.
Structure West Virginia Code
Article 12. Sex Offender Registration Act
§15-12-1a. Intent and Findings
§15-12-2a. Court Determination of Sexually Violent Predator
§15-12-2b. Creation of Sex Offender Registration Advisory Board
§15-12-3. Change in Registry Information
§15-12-3a. Petition for Removal of Sexually Violent Predator Designation
§15-12-6. Duties of Institution Officials
§15-12-6a. Release of Information to the Sex Offender Registry
§15-12-7. Information Shall Be Released When Person Moves Out of State