A judge of a court having jurisdiction to try criminal offenses shall have the same power to issue warrants as conferred upon a justice of the peace by this article. A mayor or judge of a police court acting in the capacity of a justice of the peace shall have all the powers and duties conferred upon a justice by this article.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 62. Criminal Procedure
Article 1. Preliminary Procedure
§62-1-4. Same -- Execution; Arrest by Officer Without Warrant in Possession; Duplicate Warrants
§62-1-5a. Citation in Lieu of Arrest; Failure to Appear
§62-1-7. Offense Arising in Other County
§62-1-8. Preliminary Examination