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“Judicial officer” in the context of the provisions of this and other chapters of this code dealing with disposition of a charge of public intoxication, means a municipal judge, a magistrate or any judge of a court of record in this state.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - West Virginia Code Chapter 27. Mentally Ill Persons § 27-1-17. Judicial officer - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wv/chapter-27-mentally-ill-persons/wv-code-sect-27-1-17/
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