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WV HB3303
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Pat McGeehan
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AI Summary
- Expands authority of bail bond enforcers, bounty hunters, and private investigators to execute warrants for specific serious crimes including drug trafficking, sexual assault, human trafficking, child abuse, and domestic violence offenses
- Requires advance notice to law enforcement at least four hours before apprehending a defendant on a warrant, with delivery to authorities within 24 hours of apprehension
- Establishes $3,000 payment from civil forfeiture funds to bail bond enforcers, bounty hunters, or private investigators for each defendant apprehended on a valid warrant, payable within 90 days
- Grants registration preference to U.S. Armed Forces veterans when the State Police registers bail bond enforcers, bounty hunters, and private investigators
- Requires the Secretary of State to publish and annually update a list of all registered bail bond enforcers, bounty hunters, and private investigators on its official website beginning July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Expanding powers of bounty hunters in West Virginia
Professions and Occupations
Last Action
To House Judiciary
3/11/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/11/2025
Full Bill Text
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