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Home » US Law » 2022 West Virginia Code » Chapter 61. Crimes and Their Punishment » Article 2. Crimes Against the Person » §61-2-10b. Malicious Assault; Unlawful Assault; Battery; and Assault on Governmental Representatives, Health Care Providers, Utility Workers, Law-Enforcement Officers, Correctional Employees and Emergency Medical Service Personnel; Definitions; Penalties

(a) For purposes of this section:

(1) “Government representative” means any officer or employee of the state or a political subdivision thereof, or a person under contract with a state agency or political subdivision thereof.