Copies of the journal of either house of the Legislature, and copies of the acts and resolutions of the Legislature, which have been or shall hereafter be published by authority thereof, shall be received as evidence for any purpose for which the original journal, acts or resolutions could be received and with as much effect.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 57. Evidence and Witnesses
Article 1. Legislative Acts and Resolutions; Public Records
§57-1-1. Copies of Legislative Journals, Acts and Resolutions
§57-1-2. Local or Private Acts and Resolutions of Legislature; Judicial Notice Thereof
§57-1-3. Copies of Virginia Laws
§57-1-4. Judicial Notice of Foreign Laws
§57-1-5. Notice by Courts and Officers of Signatures of Judges or Governor
§57-1-6. Copies of Certain Deeds
§57-1-7. Copies of Records, Bonds or Papers in Public Offices; Certificate of Auditor
§57-1-7d. Records Provided on Computer or Optical Disc
§57-1-8. Copy of Writing Filed in One Suit May Be Filed in Another Suit on Same Writing
§57-1-9. Application of §§57-1-7 and 57-1-8 to Records or Papers in Public Offices in Virginia
§57-1-10. Certificate of Clerk of County Court as to Certain Tax Records
§57-1-11. Withdrawal of Original Paper Filed in Cause; Retention of Copy
§57-1-13. Authentication of Public Records Not Pertaining to Courts; Full Faith and Credit
§57-1-14. Authentication of Foreign Deeds, Powers of Attorney, Policies of Insurance, etc.