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 149-7-10 - Other On-Scene Assistance to Victims and Dependents

10.1.a. Advise the victim of what will happen next, including the probability that the accused will be in custody for only a short period of time; and

10.1.b. Obtain from the victim information to be included in the arrest report indicating any special conditions of bail that should be requested at the initial appearance before the magistrate (i.e., places where the accused should be specifically prohibited from appearing).

10.3.a. When a victim of stalking is elderly or incapacitated adult or appears to be incapacitated, the law enforcement officer should attempt to provide and secure appropriate care and assistance for the well-being of the elderly or incapacitated adult.

10.3.b. If there is no one available to assist the elderly or incapacitated adult, the law enforcement officer should make an emergency referral to Adult Protective Services. The law enforcement officer should remain at the scene until the Adult Protective Services worker arrives, or should transport the elderly or incapacitated adult to a medical facility, or other appropriate place where the elderly or incapacitated adult can wait for the worker.

10.3.c. In addition to providing the notification required by other provisions of this rule, the law enforcement officer should advise the elderly or incapacitated adult of the availability of protective services through Adult Protective Services.