Allows death penalty for intentionally killing law-enforcement officer or first responder in line of duty.

West Virginia HB4661 amends the state code to allow the death penalty for intentionally killing a law-enforcement officer or first responder in the line of duty. It outlines procedures for imposing the death penalty, including jury trials, sentencing hearings, and automatic review by the Supreme Court of Appeals. The bill also specifies that the death penalty can only be imposed if certain aggravating circumstances are found, such as the victim being a law-enforcement officer or first responder killed in the line of duty.

Allows death penalty for intentionally killing law-enforcement officer or first responder in line of duty.

West Virginia HB4661 amends the state code to allow the death penalty for intentionally killing a law-enforcement officer or first responder in the line of duty. It outlines procedures for imposing the death penalty, including jury trials, sentencing hearings, and automatic review by the Supreme Court of Appeals. The bill also specifies that the death penalty can only be imposed if certain aggravating circumstances are found, such as the victim being a law-enforcement officer or first responder killed in the line of duty.