Am I a victim?
A victim, as defined by the West Virgnia Parole Board, is an adult who suffers personal and/or property harm or death as a direct result of a crime; or, if the victim is deceased, a designated family member of the victim; or, if the victim is under 18 years old, the parent or legal guardian of the victim.

Do I have the right to attend a parole hearing?
Effective June 1994, a victim has the right to attend a parole hearing and speak at the hearing unless a victim is deceased,is a minor or otherwise incapacitated. In a case of incapacitation, a representative of the victim shall be permitted to speak regarding the propriety of granting parole for the offender.