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WV HB4893
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Stephens
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AI Summary
- Increases the maximum fine for first offense contempt of court in magistrate court from $50 to $100 and adds mandatory community service
- Raises the second offense maximum fine from $100 to $250, also with community service required
- Increases third or subsequent offense maximum fine from $100 to $500 and doubles maximum jail time from 10 days to 20 days
- Adds gender-neutral language ("or her") to existing statute provisions
- Contempt offenses covered include insolent behavior, breach of peace, violence or threats toward court officials, and willful resistance to lawful court orders
Legislative Description
Increase the penalties for contempt of court in a magistrate court
Courts
Last Action
Completed legislative action
3/14/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/11/2026
Judiciary2/2/2026
Courts1/30/2026
Judiciary1/28/2026
Full Bill Text
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