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In a prosecution for a misdemeanor, the name of the prosecutor, if there be one, and the county of his residence, shall be written at the foot of the presentment or indictment, when it is made or found; and, for good cause, the court may require a prosecutor to give security for the costs, and, if he fail to do so, dismiss the prosecution at his costs.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - West Virginia Code Chapter 62. Criminal Procedure § 62-2-2. When name of prosecutor, etc., to be affixed to indictment, etc.; requiring security for costs from prosecutor - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wv/chapter-62-criminal-procedure/wv-code-sect-62-2-2/
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