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WV HB5596
Bill
Status
2/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Phil Mallow
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AI Summary
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Adds a $20 court cost for all misdemeanor and felony convictions to be deposited into the West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory Fund
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Imposes an additional $50 cost upon conviction of any misdemeanor or felony where West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory resources were utilized in the case
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Amends §50-3-2 of the West Virginia Code governing costs in criminal proceedings before magistrate courts
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Funds collected would support the existing West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory Fund established under §15-2-24d
Legislative Description
Revising the statute to add costs for misdemeanor and felony convictions to be deposited into the West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory Fund
Last Action
To House Finance
2/16/2026