# W. Va. Code § 61-14-2: Human trafficking of an individual; aiding and abetting human trafficking; penalties

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C61_A14_S2

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 61-14-2
- **Heading:** Human trafficking of an individual; aiding and abetting human trafficking; penalties
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 61 / Article 14 / Section 2

## Text

(a) Any person who knowingly and willfully traffics an adult, or who knowingly and willfully aids, assists, or abets in any manner in the trafficking of an adult, is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be confined in a state correctional facility for not less than three nor more than 15 years, fined not more than $200,000, or both confined and fined.

(b) Any person who knowingly and willfully traffics a minor, or who knowingly and willfully aids, assists, or abets in any manner in the trafficking of a minor, is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be confined in a state correctional facility for not less than five nor more than 20 years, fined not more than $300,000, or both confined and fined.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 61-14-1 §61-14-1. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C61_A14_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 61-14-2 §61-14-2. Human trafficking of an individual; aiding and abetting human trafficking; penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C61_A14_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 61-14-3 §61-14-3. Use of forced labor; penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C61_A14_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 61-14-4 §61-14-4. Use of persons in debt bondage; penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C61_A14_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 61-14-5 §61-14-5. Sexual servitude; penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C61_A14_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 61-14-6 §61-14-6. Patronizing a victim of sexual servitude; penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C61_A14_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 61-14-7 §61-14-7. General provisions and other penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C61_A14_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 61-14-8 §61-14-8. Immunity for minor victim of sex trafficking.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C61_A14_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 61-14-9 §61-14-9. Petition to vacate and expunge conviction or juvenile delinquency adjudication of sex trafficking victim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C61_A14_S9.md)

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