Every magistrate shall have the power to require, from persons not of good fame, security for their good behavior and to keep the peace, for a term not exceeding one year. A person who violates a court order to keep the peace may be fined not more than $250.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 62. Criminal Procedure
Article 10. Prevention of Crime
§62-10-1. Security to Keep the Peace
§62-10-2. Intended Offense -- Complaint; Warrant
§62-10-3. Hearing, Judgment, Appeal Process for Security to Keep the Peace
§62-10-4. Same -- Proceedings on Appeal; Discharge From Commitment by Circuit Court
§62-10-5. Recognizance in Carrying Weapons
§62-10-6. Offenses in Presence of Constable
§62-10-7. Offenses in Presence of Justice
§62-10-8. Special Peace Officers at Fairs
§62-10-9. Power and Authority of Sheriffs, Deputy Sheriffs and Correctional Officers to Make Arrests