# W. Va. Code § 20-7-3: Powers and duties of other law officers

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C20_A7_S3

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 20-7-3
- **Heading:** Powers and duties of other law officers
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 20 / Article 7 / Section 3

## Text

The sheriffs and constables of the several counties of the state, police officers of any city and members of the State Police are vested, within their respective jurisdictions, with all of the powers and authority of natural resources police officers without requirement of any additional oath or bond. Immediately upon making any arrest or executing any process under provisions of this chapter, each officer shall report thereon to the director.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 20-7-1 §20-7-1. Chief natural resources police officer; natural resources police officers; special and emergency natural resources police officers; subsistence allowance; expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C20_A7_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 20-7-1A §20-7-1a. Natural resources police officer salary increase based on length of service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C20_A7_S1A.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 20-7-1B §20-7-1b. Designation of certain federal law-enforcement officers as special natural resources police officers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C20_A7_S1B.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 20-7-1C §20-7-1c. Natural resources police officer, ranks, salary schedule, base pay, exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C20_A7_S1C.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 20-7-1D §20-7-1d. Awarding service weapon upon retirement; disposal of service weapon when replaced due to routine wear; and furnishing uniform for burial.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C20_A7_S1D.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 20-7-1E §20-7-1e. Natural resources police officers failure to perform duties; penalty; providing extraordinary law enforcement or security services by contract.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C20_A7_S1E.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 20-7-1F §20-7-1f. Awarding service weapon to special natural resources police officers upon retirement; disposal of service weapon when replaced due to routine wear; furnishing uniform for burial.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C20_A7_S1F.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 20-7-2 §20-7-2. Qualifications of natural resources police officers; right of retired officer to receive complete standard uniform; right of retired officer to acquire uniform; and right of retired officer to acquire badge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C20_A7_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 20-7-3 §20-7-3. Powers and duties of other law officers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C20_A7_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 20-7-4 §20-7-4. Powers and duties of natural resources police officers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C20_A7_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 20-7-4A §20-7-4a. Arrest procedure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C20_A7_S4A.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 20-7-4B §20-7-4b. Record of cases.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C20_A7_S4B.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 20-7-5 §20-7-5. Enforcement of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C20_A7_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 20-7-6 §20-7-6. Prosecutions under chapter; attorney services; costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C20_A7_S6.md)

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