West Virginia SB440 increases penalties for transporting telecommunication devices into jails.

West Virginia SB440 amends the state code to increase penalties for transporting telecommunication devices into jails. The bill makes it a felony to transport such devices into any jail, state correctional facility, juvenile facility, or juvenile detention center without authorization. The penalty includes fines and imprisonment. The bill also defines "telecommunication device" to include cellular phones, digital phones, and modem equipment.

West Virginia SB440 increases penalties for transporting telecommunication devices into jails.

West Virginia SB440 amends the state code to increase penalties for transporting telecommunication devices into jails. The bill makes it a felony to transport such devices into any jail, state correctional facility, juvenile facility, or juvenile detention center without authorization. The penalty includes fines and imprisonment. The bill also defines "telecommunication device" to include cellular phones, digital phones, and modem equipment.