# W. Va. Code § 15-12-6: Duties of institution officials

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A12_S6

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 15-12-6
- **Heading:** Duties of institution officials
- **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 6

## Text

In addition to the duties imposed by sections two and four of this article, the official in charge of the place of confinement shall inform any person required to register under this article, before parole or release, of the duty to register. Further, the official shall obtain the full address of the person and a statement signed by the person acknowledging that the person has been informed of his or her duty to register.

## 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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