WEST VIRGINIA CODE
WVC 62-1C-1a
§62-1C-1a. Release upon own recognizance authorized.
Any other provision of this article to the contrary
notwithstanding, when from all the circumstances, the court or
magistrate is of the opinion that the defendant or person arrested
will appear as may be required of him, either before or after
conviction, such defendant or person arrested may be released upon
his own recognizance.
Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2012 1st Special Session