Any person who violates the terms of an order issued under this article shall be subject to proceeding for contempt of court. The court issuing the injunction may retain jurisdiction if, in its discretion, it determines that to do so is in the best interest of the elderly person, protected person, or incapacitated adult. If the court determines that an injunction issued under 55-7J-5 of this code has been violated, the court may award reasonable costs to the party asserting that a violation has occurred.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 55. Actions, Suits and Arbitration; Judicial Sale
Article 7J. Financial Exploitation of an Elderly Person, Protected Person or Incapacitated Adult
§55-7J-2. Restriction of Defenses, Standing Alone, Based on Legal Relationship
§55-7J-3. Court Authorized Remedies
§55-7J-4. Attorneys Fees; Court Costs and Burden of Proof; Statute of Limitations
§55-7J-5. Action to Freeze Assets; Burden of Proof; Options the Court May Exercise
§55-7J-6. Penalty for Violation of Injunction; Retention of Jurisdiction