West Virginia HB4722 creates a crime of false judicial accusation after a determination of falsity, with criminal penalties and civil remedies.
West Virginia HB4722 amends the state code to establish the offense of false judicial accusation after a determination of falsity. This includes knowingly making, repeating, maintaining, or republishing false allegations within a judicial proceeding with intent to cause harm. The bill defines "false judicial accusation" and "harm," and outlines criminal penalties, including misdemeanors for first offenses and felonies for subsequent offenses. Enhanced penalties apply if the false allegation results in arrest, loss of custody, issuance of a protective order, or loss of employment or licensure.
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