On and after January 1, 1977, the phrase "justice of the peace" and the word "justice," when used in a context meaning "justice of the peace," shall be construed to mean magistrate as created by the provisions of this chapter. At such time the office of constable shall be abolished, and the duties previously performed by constables shall be assumed by deputy sheriffs or by such other persons as elsewhere provided in this code.
Structure West Virginia Code
Article 1. Courts and Officers
§50-1-1. Magistrate Court Created
§50-1-2. Number of Magistrates
§50-1-2a. Addition of Magistrate in Berkeley County
§50-1-3. Salaries of Magistrates
§50-1-5. Removal From Office; Disciplinary Procedures
§50-1-6. Vacancy in Office of Magistrate
§50-1-6a. Temporary Appointment of Retired Magistrates
§50-1-7. Chief Magistrates; Administrative Responsibility; Additional Duties
§50-1-8. Magistrate Court Clerks; Salaries; Duties; Duties of Circuit Clerk
§50-1-9. Magistrate Assistants; Salary; Duties
§50-1-9a. Magistrate Court Deputy Clerks; Duties; Salary
§50-1-9b. Appointment of Senior Magistrate Court Clerks
§50-1-10. Clerks, Deputy Clerks and Magistrate Assistants to Take Oath and Post Bond
§50-1-11. Offices for Magistrates; Location; Expenses; Copy of State Code
§50-1-12. Conduct of Office; Penalty
§50-1-13. Temporary Service Within or Outside of County
§50-1-14. Duties of Sheriff; Service of Process; Bailiff
§50-1-15. Transitional Provisions
§50-1-17. Reference to Justice of the Peace; Abolition of the Office of Constable