Increases penalty for transporting telecommunication devices into West Virginia jails.

West Virginia HB4857 amends the state code to elevate the penalty for transporting telecommunication devices into state correctional facilities, including jails, from a misdemeanor to a felony. The bill defines a telecommunication device as any instrument capable of transmitting communications, including cellular phones and modem equipment. The new penalty for this offense is a fine of $1,000 to $5,000 and/or imprisonment for one to five years in a state correctional facility. The bill also includes definitions for terms such as "dangerous material," "implement of escape," and "weapon.

Increases penalty for transporting telecommunication devices into West Virginia jails.

West Virginia HB4857 amends the state code to elevate the penalty for transporting telecommunication devices into state correctional facilities, including jails, from a misdemeanor to a felony. The bill defines a telecommunication device as any instrument capable of transmitting communications, including cellular phones and modem equipment. The new penalty for this offense is a fine of $1,000 to $5,000 and/or imprisonment for one to five years in a state correctional facility. The bill also includes definitions for terms such as "dangerous material," "implement of escape," and "weapon.