Whenever the prosecuting attorney's office presents a case to a grand jury or proceeds in the circuit court on an information, the prosecutor or assistant prosecutor shall within thirty days following said presentment or information notify in writing each victim of the alleged offense of the existence and basic provisions of article two-a, chapter fourteen of this code. Nothing in this section shall be construed as precluding the prosecuting attorney's office from other notification to victims of crime, or as creating a cause of action for damages against any prosecuting attorney or their staff, or against the State of West Virginia or any of its political subdivisions.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 61. Crimes and Their Punishment
Article 11A. Victim Protection Act of 1984
§61-11A-1. Legislative Findings and Purpose
§61-11A-2. Testimony of Crime Victim at Sentencing Hearing
§61-11A-2a. Notification of Crime Victims Compensation Fund
§61-11A-4. Restitution; When Ordered
§61-11A-5. Restitution; Procedure for Issuing Order
§61-11A-8. Notification to Victim of Offender's Release, Placement, or Escape From Custody