Increases penalties for contempt of court in magistrate court in West Virginia.

West Virginia HB4893 amends the Code of West Virginia to increase penalties for contempt of court in magistrate court. For a first offense, a person may be fined up to $100 and ordered to complete community service. A second offense pertaining to the same matter may result in a fine up to $250 and community service. For the third or any subsequent offense, a person may be fined up to $500, imprisoned in the county jail for up to 20 days, or both fined and imprisoned.

Increases penalties for contempt of court in magistrate court in West Virginia.

West Virginia HB4893 amends the Code of West Virginia to increase penalties for contempt of court in magistrate court. For a first offense, a person may be fined up to $100 and ordered to complete community service. A second offense pertaining to the same matter may result in a fine up to $250 and community service. For the third or any subsequent offense, a person may be fined up to $500, imprisoned in the county jail for up to 20 days, or both fined and imprisoned.