Yes. WV governor Joe Manchin signed The castle doctrine bill on March 12 2008.
Senate Bill 145 took affect on April 10 2008.
SB145 will permit law-abiding citizens to use force, including deadly force, against an attacker in their homes and any places outside of their home where they have a legal right to be.* It is clearly stated that there is no “duty to retreat” from an attacker, allowing law-abiding citizens to stand their ground to protect themselves and their family.* SB145 also protects individuals from civil lawsuits by the attacker or the attacker’s family when force is used.*
Senate Bill 145 took affect on April 10 2008.
SB145 will permit law-abiding citizens to use force, including deadly force, against an attacker in their homes and any places outside of their home where they have a legal right to be.* It is clearly stated that there is no “duty to retreat” from an attacker, allowing law-abiding citizens to stand their ground to protect themselves and their family.* SB145 also protects individuals from civil lawsuits by the attacker or the attacker’s family when force is used.*