West Virginia Sexual Assault Laws

West Virginia has defined nine crimes that are used to prosecute sexual assault and related crimes within the state. Statutory laws can be used to prosecute offences that are related to the victim being below the West Virginia Age of Consent, while non-statutory rape laws are often used to prosecute offences in which force or coercion was used by the assailant.

Choose any law for further information on the legal definition, charge severities (felony, misdemeanor, etc) and punishments associated with the criminal charge.

Imposition of sexual acts on persons incarcerated or under supervision
West Virginia state law § 61-8B-10 , Felony

Incest
West Virginia state law § 61-8-12, Felony

Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, or person in a position of trust to child STATUTORY
West Virginia state law § 61-8D-5, Felony

Sexual abuse- first degree
West Virginia state law §61-8B-7, Felony

Sexual abuse- second degree
West Virginia state law §61-8B-8, Misdemeanor

Sexual abuse- third degree
West Virginia state law § 61-8B-9, Misdemeanor

Sexual assault- first degree
West Virginia state law § 61-8B-3, Felony

Sexual assault- second degree
West Virginia state law § 61-8B-4, Felony

Sexual assault- third degree
West Virginia state law § 61-8B-5, Felony

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