# W. Va. Code § 62-12-3: Suspension of sentence and release on probation

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C62_A12_S3

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 62-12-3
- **Heading:** Suspension of sentence and release on probation
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 62 / Article 12 / Section 3

## Text

Whenever, upon the conviction of any person eligible for probation under the preceding section, it shall appear to the satisfaction of the court that the character of the offender and the circumstances of the case indicate that he is not likely again to commit crime and that the public good does not require that he be fined or imprisoned, the court, upon application or of its own motion, may suspend the imposition or execution of sentence and release the offender on probation for such period and upon such conditions as are provided by this article; but in no case, except as provided by the following section, shall the court have authority to suspend the execution of a sentence after the convicted person has been imprisoned for sixty days under the sentence. Any person released on probation must participate as a condition of probation in the litter control program of the county to the extent directed by the court, unless the court specifically finds that this alternative service would be inappropriate.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 62-12-1 §62-12-1. Courts having authority to place offenders on probation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C62_A12_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 62-12-2 §62-12-2. Eligibility for probation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C62_A12_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 62-12-3 §62-12-3. Suspension of sentence and release on probation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C62_A12_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 62-12-4 §62-12-4. Probation of offenders convicted in courts other than courts of record.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C62_A12_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 62-12-5 §62-12-5. Probation officers and assistants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C62_A12_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 62-12-6 §62-12-6. Powers and duties of probation officers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C62_A12_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 62-12-7 §62-12-7. Pretrial and preliminary investigation; report on prospective probationers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C62_A12_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 62-12-7A §62-12-7a. Presentence diagnosis and classification; power of court; custody of convicted person; provision for presentence reports; penalty for escape.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C62_A12_S7A.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 62-12-8 §62-12-8. Record of order as to release on probation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C62_A12_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 62-12-9 §62-12-9. Conditions of release on probation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C62_A12_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 62-12-10 §62-12-10. Violation of probation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C62_A12_S10.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 62-12-11 §62-12-11. Probation period.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C62_A12_S11.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 62-12-12 §62-12-12. Parole Board generally.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C62_A12_S12.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 62-12-12A §62-12-12a. Parole board panels.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C62_A12_S12A.md)

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