West Virginia

Verified 2026-06-07

AWA compliant: No
Tier system: Offense-based, no numeric tiers. Classified as "Sex Offender" or "Sexually Violent Predator." *W. Va. Code § 15-12-1 et seq.*
Registration duration: General: Lifetime. SVP: Lifetime (supervised release minimum 10 yrs to lifetime). *§ 15-12-2*
Check-in frequency: General: Every 90 days; SVP: Every 90 days. *§ 15-12-2*
Residency restriction: SVP under supervision: 1,000 ft from schools and childcare. General registrants not on supervision: No statewide restriction. *§ 62-12-26*
Employer listed: Yes (employer name and address). *§ 15-12-4*
Relief available: Very limited. No general petition. SVP periodic review after 5 yrs by court. *§ 15-12-2a*

Statutes and sources

§ 15-12-2 — Registration duration and check-in frequency· verified 2026-06-16
§ 15-12-2a — SVP periodic review· verified 2026-06-16
§ 15-12-4 — Public registry employer listing· verified 2026-06-16
§ 62-12-26 — SVP supervision residency restriction (1,000 ft)· verified 2026-06-16
W. Va. Code § 15-12-1 et seq. — Sex offender registration· verified 2026-06-16

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