West Virginia SB197 criminalizes sexual abuse by parents, guardians, custodians, or trusted individuals towards children.
West Virginia SB197 amends the state code to include attempts in the criminal offense of sexual abuse by parents, guardians, custodians, or trusted individuals towards children. The bill specifies penalties for engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual exploitation, intercourse, intrusion, or contact with children under their care, custody, or control. The penalties vary based on the age of the child and the severity of the offense, with imprisonment and fines as possible consequences.
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