West Virginia Code
Article 6. Crimes Against the Peace
§61-6-3. Failure of Member of West Virginia State Police Officer, Officer of the Division of Protective Services, Mayor, or Sheriff to Exercise Powers at Riots and Unlawful Assemblages; Penalty


If any member of the West Virginia State Police, the Division of Protective Services, sheriff, or mayor have notice of a riotous, tumultuous, or unlawful assemblage in his or her respective jurisdiction as provided in section one of this article, and fail to proceed immediately to the place of such assemblage, or as near as he or she may safely go, or fail to exercise his or her authority for suppressing it and arresting the offenders, he or she shall be fined not to exceed $100.

Structure West Virginia Code

West Virginia Code

Chapter 61. Crimes and Their Punishment

Article 6. Crimes Against the Peace

§61-6-1. Suppression of Riots and Unlawful Assemblages

§61-6-1a. Control of Riots and Unlawful Assemblages

§61-6-1b. Disorderly Conduct; Penalty

§61-6-2. Commitment and Recognizance of Rioters

§61-6-3. Failure of Member of West Virginia State Police Officer, Officer of the Division of Protective Services, Mayor, or Sheriff to Exercise Powers at Riots and Unlawful Assemblages; Penalty

§61-6-4. Summoning of Persons to Aid in Suppressing Riots and Unlawful Assemblages

§61-6-5. Death of Person in Suppression of Riots and Unlawful Assemblages

§61-6-6. Destruction of Building by Rioters; Penalty Therefor and for Rioting Without Such Injury

§61-6-7. Conspiracy to Inflict Injury to Persons or Property; Infliction of Injury or Death in Pursuance Thereof; Penalties

§61-6-8. Release or Rescue of Person in Custody Charged or Convicted Under §61-6-7; Penalty

§61-6-9. Intimidation of Witness for State in Conspiracy Prosecutions; Penalties

§61-6-10. Reward for Arrest in Conspiracy Cases; Employment of Special Policemen and Detectives

§61-6-12. Mobs and Lynchings; Penalties; Liability of County or City

§61-6-13. Disturbance of Religious Worship; Penalty

§61-6-14. Disturbance of Schools, Societies, and Other Assemblies; Penalty

§61-6-14a. Loitering on School Property; Penalty; Exceptions

§61-6-17. False Reports Concerning Bombs or Other Explosive Devices; Penalties

§61-6-18. Camping Upon Governmental Grounds or Lawns; Penalties; Public Nuisance

§61-6-19. Willful Disruption of Governmental Processes; Offenses Occurring at State Capitol Complex; Penalties

§61-6-20. Falsely Reporting an Emergency Incident

§61-6-21. Prohibiting Violations of an Individual's Civil Rights; Penalties

§61-6-22. Wearing Masks, Hoods or Face Coverings

§61-6-23. Shooting Range; Limitations on Nuisance Actions; Noise Ordinances

§61-6-24. Threats of Terrorist Acts, Conveying False Information Concerning Terrorist Acts and Committing Terrorist Hoaxes Prohibited; Penalties

§61-6-25. Falsely Reporting Child Abuse