West Virginia Code
Article 4A. Post-Conviction Habeas Corpus
§53-4A-10. Construction; Repeal

All other pertinent provisions of this code shall be construed so as to conform to and be consistent with the provisions of this article. In the event that there are pertinent provisions in this code so inconsistent with the provisions of this article as to preclude such construction, such other provisions shall be considered as having been repealed to the extent of such inconsistency by the enactment of this article. The provisions of this article shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate its purposes.

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West Virginia Code

Chapter 53. Extraordinary Remedies

Article 4A. Post-Conviction Habeas Corpus

§53-4A-1. Right to Habeas Corpus for Post-Conviction Review; Jurisdiction; When Contention Deemed Finally Adjudicated or Waived; Effect Upon Other Remedies

§53-4A-2. Petition; Contents Thereof; Supreme Court May Prescribe Form of Petition, Verification and Writ; Duties of Clerk

§53-4A-3. Refusal of Writ; Granting of Writ; Direction of Writ; How Writ Made Returnable; Duties of Clerk, Attorney General and Prosecuting Attorney

§53-4A-4. Inability to Pay Costs, etc.; Appointment of Counsel; Obtaining Copies of Record or Records in Criminal Proceedings or in a Previous Proceeding or Proceedings to Secure Relief; Payment of All Costs and Expenses; Adjudging of Costs

§53-4A-5. Service of Writ

§53-4A-6. Return; Pleadings; Amendments