If complaint be made to any justice, that there is good cause to fear that a person intends to commit an offense against the person or property of another, he shall examine the complainant on oath, and any witnesses who may be produced, reduce the complaint to writing, and cause it to be signed by the complainant. If it appear proper, such justice shall issue a warrant, reciting the complaint, and requiring the person complained of forthwith to be apprehended and brought before him or some other justice of the county.
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