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WEST VIRGINIA CODE
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WVC 15 - 3 A- 4 §15-3A-4. Activation of Amber Alert.
The following criteria shall be met before the state police activate the Amber Alert:

(1) The child is believed to be abducted;

(2) The child is seventeen years of age or younger;

(3) The child may be in danger of death or serious bodily injury; and

(4) There is sufficient information available to indicate that an Amber Alert would assist in locating the child.

Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2012 1st Special Session

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