West Virginia HB5540 codifies due process rights for individuals arrested for civil or criminal violations.
West Virginia HB5540 amends the state code to add a new section ensuring due process rights for individuals arrested for civil or criminal violations. This includes advising the arrested person of their right to remain silent, their right to have an attorney present during questioning, and the warning that anything they say may be used against them in court. This bill aims to ensure that all individuals are clearly informed of their rights upon arrest.
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