West Virginia Code of State Rules
Agency 149 - Crime, Delinquency And Correction
Title 149 - LEGISLATIVE RULE GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON CRIME, DELINQUENCY AND CORRECTION
Series 149-07 - Protocol for Law Enforcement Response to Stalking
Section 149-7-1 - General

Universal Citation: 149 WV Code of State Rules 149-7-1

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 38, September 20, 2024

1.1. Scope. -- This legislative rule establishes law enforcement response to stalking by providing guidelines and establishing standards for responding to stalking incidents. Particular attention is given to protecting victims of stalking through initial response, on-scene assistance, arrest, follow-up, and reporting, including enforcement of personal safety orders. If the stalking is determined to be domestic in nature, refer to 149CSR3. Law enforcement response is dictated by the protocol as outlined in 149CSR3. It is also the means by which law enforcement agencies can minimize departmental liability and provide training.

1.2. Authority. -- W. Va. Code § 61-2-9A.

1.3. Filing Date. -- May 3, 2013.

1.4. Effective Date. -- July 1, 2013.

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