The complaint is a written statement of the essential facts constituting the offense charged. It shall be made upon oath before a justice of the peace.
W. Va. Code § 62-1-1
Complaint
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case State of West Virginia v. Megan Davis (2015)
Most recently applied in State of West Virginia v. Megan Davis (November 2015)
Official source: West Virginia Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain West Virginia statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.