The grand jury shall inquire of and present all felonies, misdemeanors and violations of penal laws, committed in the jurisdiction of the court wherein they are sworn, except that no presentment shall be made of a matter for which there is no imprisonment, but only a fine, where the fine is limited to an amount not exceeding $10 and the offense is cognizable by a justice of the peace. They shall appoint one of their number as clerk, who shall write down the name of each witness examined by them, and the substance of the evidence given by him and furnish the same to the prosecuting attorney.
Structure West Virginia Code
§52-2-1. At What Terms Grand Jury Shall Attend; When Court or Judge May Dispense With It
§52-2-2. Provisions Governing Petit Juries Govern Grand Juries
§52-2-3. Selection and Summoning of Jurors
§52-2-7. Duties; Preservation of Evidence
§52-2-8. Finding or Making of Indictment or Presentment
§52-2-10. Substituting New Juror to Fill Vacancy; Summoning Additional Juror
§52-2-11. Materials Subpoenaed by Grand Jury; Authorizing Custodian Possession and Use Thereof
§52-2-12. Incompetency or Disqualification of Juror Not to Affect Validity of Finding
§52-2-13. Compensation and Mileage of Grand Jurors
§52-2-15. Secrecy of Grand Jury Proceedings
§52-2-16. Juror Questionnaires; Judicial Approval Required for Release of Forms