W. Va. Code § 62-1C-13
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§62-1C-13. Same -- Defects in form of bail.
Official statutory text
No action or judgment for forfeiture of bail shall be defeated or arrested by the neglect or omission to record the declaration of forfeiture or by reason of any defect in the form of the bail, if it appear to have been taken by a court or justice authorized to take it, and be substantially sufficient.
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