# W. Va. Code § 15-1E-10: Restraint of persons charged with offenses

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A1E_S10

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 15-1E-10
- **Heading:** Restraint of persons charged with offenses
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 15 / Article 1E / Section 10

## Text

Any person subject to this article charged with an offense under this article may be ordered into arrest or confinement, as circumstances may require. When any person subject to this article is placed in arrest or confinement prior to trial, immediate steps shall be taken to inform the person of the specific wrong of which the person is accused and diligent steps shall be taken to try the person or to dismiss the charges and release the person.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 15-1E-1 §15-1E-1. Definitions; gender neutrality.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A1E_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-1E-2 §15-1E-2. Persons subject to this article; jurisdiction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A1E_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-1E-3 §15-1E-3. Jurisdiction to try certain personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A1E_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-1E-5 §15-1E-5. Territorial applicability of the article.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A1E_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-1E-6 §15-1E-6. Judge Advocates.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A1E_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-1E-7 §15-1E-7. Apprehension.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A1E_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-1E-9 §15-1E-9. Imposition of restraint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A1E_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-1E-10 §15-1E-10. Restraint of persons charged with offenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A1E_S10.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-1E-11 §15-1E-11. Place of confinement; reports and receiving of prisoners.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A1E_S11.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-1E-12 §15-1E-12. Confinement with enemy prisoners prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A1E_S12.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-1E-13 §15-1E-13. Punishment prohibited before trial.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A1E_S13.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-1E-14 §15-1E-14. Delivery of offenders to civil authorities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A1E_S14.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-1E-15 §15-1E-15. Commanding officer's nonjudicial punishment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A1E_S15.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-1E-16 §15-1E-16. Courts-martial classified.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A1E_S16.md)

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