West Virginia Code

CHAPTER 61. CRIMES AND THEIR PUNISHMENT.

ARTICLE 5. CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC JUSTICE.

§61-5-6. Receiving bribe by officer in delay of service of process; penalty.

If any officer authorized to serve legal process receive any money or other thing of value for omitting or delaying to perform any duty pertaining to his office, he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction, shall be confined in jail not more than six months and be fined not exceeding $100.

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West Virginia Code

CHAPTER 61. CRIMES AND THEIR PUNISHMENT.

§61-5-6. Receiving bribe by officer in delay of service of process; penalty.

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