The Legal Division of the West Virginia State Police consists of three Assistant Attorney Generals and a paralegal that represent the Department in various legal matters and assist with the training and education of law-enforcement personnel at the State Police Academy. 

The State Police Legal Division cannot provide legal assistance to non-State Police members or employees.

Telephone: (304) 746-2100

Fax: (304) 746-2421

State Police Attorneys:

John A. Hoyer, Assistant Attorney General
Steven R. Compton, Assistant Attorney General

State Police Legal Secretary:

Rhonda Hawkins

State Police Paralegal:

Andrea Shepherd

Frequently Asked Questions

Freedom of Information Act Requests

UPDATES ON THE LAW:

2004 Legislative Update

2003 Legislative Update

2002 Legislative Update

2001 Legislative Update

2000 Legislative Update

1999 Legislative Update

1998 Legislative Update

Legal Decisions of Interest to Law Enforcement

LINKS:

United States Supreme Court

West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals

West Virginia Attorney General

West Virginia Prosecuting Attorneys Institute

West Virginia State Bar

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