WEST VIRGINIA CODE
WVC 62-1-10
§62-1-10. Concurrent powers.
A judge of a court having jurisdiction to try criminal
offenses shall have the same power to issue warrants as conferred
upon a justice of the peace by this article. A mayor or judge of
a police court acting in the capacity of a justice of the peace
shall have all the powers and duties conferred upon a justice by
this article.
Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2012 1st Special Session