Family violence contempt bond

(a) Form of bond. — If not granted a waiver pursuant to W. Va. Code § 59-2-1, a respondent held in contempt for violation of a family violence protective order shall post a cash bond or a surety bond. If granted a waiver pursuant to W. Va. Code § 59-2-1, a respondent held in contempt for violation of a family violence protective order may post a personal recognizance bond. (b) Forfeiture. — Upon motion by the party who petitioned for a civil contempt show-cause order, 10 days' notice to the bond obligor(s), a hearing, and a showing of non-compliance with a family violence protective order after the court has ordered the respondent to post a bond pursuant to W. Va. Code § 48-2A-10a [repealed, see now § 48-27-901], the magistrate shall render a judgment of default and order forfeiture of the bond amount. Upon collection, the clerk shall deposit the proceeds with the state auditor. If payment of a surety or personal recognizance bond is not made within 20 days of the forfeiture order, the clerk shall undertake execution against the obligor(s) for recovery of the judgment amount. (Adopted by order entered June 30, 1994, effective July 1, 1994.) Sidebar - Court Rules Court Rules Recent Rules Orders Archived Rules Orders Requests for Public Comment Court Forms Formularios judiciales Español Glossary of Terms Court Rules Recent Rules Orders Archived Rules Orders Requests for Public Comment Court Forms Formularios judiciales Español Glossary of Terms Court Rules Recent Rules Orders Archived Rules Orders Requests for Public Comment Court Forms Formularios judiciales Español Glossary of Terms West Virginia Judiciary Popular Searches Business Court Case Search Divorce Forms SCA Opinions SCA Order List ICA Opinions ICA Order List Additional Information Contact Employment Requests for Proposals & Quotes Accessibility Information HELP - PDF Forms / Files State of WV Main Page Terms of Use Accessibility Statement The West Virginia Judicial System is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal and unbiased, non-discriminatory treatment to all. 2026 West Virginia Court System - Supreme Court of Appeals. All Rights Reserved. West Virginia Judiciary West Virginia Judiciary West Virginia Judiciary West Virginia Judiciary West Virginia Judiciary Popular Searches Business Court Case Search Divorce Forms SCA Opinions SCA Order List ICA Opinions ICA Order List Additional Information Contact Employment Requests for Proposals & Quotes Accessibility Information HELP - PDF Forms / Files State of WV Main Page Terms of Use Accessibility Statement Business Court Case Search Divorce Forms SCA Opinions SCA Order List ICA Opinions ICA Order List Business Court Case Search Divorce Forms SCA Opinions SCA Order List ICA Opinions ICA Order List Contact Employment Requests for Proposals & Quotes Accessibility Information HELP - PDF Forms / Files State of WV Main Page Terms of Use Accessibility Statement Contact Employment Requests for Proposals & Quotes Accessibility Information HELP - PDF Forms / Files State of WV Main Page Terms of Use Accessibility Statement The West Virginia Judicial System is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal and unbiased, non-discriminatory treatment to all. 2026 West Virginia Court System - Supreme Court of Appeals. All Rights Reserved. The West Virginia Judicial System is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal and unbiased, non-discriminatory treatment to all. 2026 West Virginia Court System - Supreme Court of Appeals. All Rights Reserved. The West Virginia Judicial System is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal and unbiased, non-discriminatory treatment to all. 2026 West Virginia Court System - Supreme Court of Appeals. All Rights Reserved. The West Virginia Judicial System is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal and unbiased, non-discriminatory treatment to all. 2026 West Virginia Court System - Supreme Court of Appeals. All Rights Reserved. The West Virginia Judicial System is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal and unbiased, non-discriminatory treatment to all. 2026 West Virginia Court System - Supreme Court of Appeals. All Rights Reserved.