If the warrant issued, or if the offense is alleged to have been committed, in a county other than the county of arrest, all papers in the proceeding shall be promptly transmitted to a justice of the county having jurisdiction of the offense for preliminary examination or trial. If the defendant is unable to provide bail in the county of arrest, he shall be committed to the custody of an officer who shall take him without unnecessary delay before a justice of the county wherein the examination or trial is to be held, there to be dealt with as provided by law.
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