# W. Va. Code § 15-12-1: Short title

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A12_S1

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 15-12-1
- **Heading:** Short title
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 15 / Article 12 / Section 1

## Text

This article may be cited as the "Sex Offender Registration Act."

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 15-12-1 §15-12-1. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A12_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-12-1A §15-12-1a. Intent and findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A12_S1A.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-12-2 §15-12-2. Registration; fees and use thereof.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A12_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-12-2A §15-12-2a. Court determination of sexually violent predator.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A12_S2A.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-12-2B §15-12-2b. Creation of sex offender registration advisory board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A12_S2B.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-12-3 §15-12-3. Change in registry information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A12_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-12-3A §15-12-3a. Petition for removal of sexually violent predator designation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A12_S3A.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-12-4 §15-12-4. Duration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A12_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-12-5 §15-12-5. Distribution and disclosure of information; community information programs by prosecuting attorney and State Police; petition to circuit court.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A12_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-12-6 §15-12-6. Duties of institution officials.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A12_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-12-6A §15-12-6a. Release of information to the Sex Offender Registry.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A12_S6A.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-12-7 §15-12-7. Information shall be released when person moves out of state.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A12_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-12-8 §15-12-8. Failure to register or provide notice of registration changes; penalty; penalty for aiding and abetting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A12_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-12-9 §15-12-9. Registration of out-of-state offenders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A12_S9.md)

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