Establishes a three-year pilot program for the West Virginia Public Guardian ad Litem Services.

The bill establishes a three-year pilot program for the West Virginia Public Guardian ad Litem Services to provide legal representation for children in juvenile abuse and neglect proceedings. The Supreme Court of Appeals will select three circuits for the pilot program, including one rural, one urban, and one special needs county. The program aims to ensure high-quality legal assistance for vulnerable children who cannot afford adequate legal counsel. The pilot program will commence on July 1, 2026, and will expire on June 30, 2029, unless terminated earlier by the Legislature.

Establishes a three-year pilot program for the West Virginia Public Guardian ad Litem Services.

The bill establishes a three-year pilot program for the West Virginia Public Guardian ad Litem Services to provide legal representation for children in juvenile abuse and neglect proceedings. The Supreme Court of Appeals will select three circuits for the pilot program, including one rural, one urban, and one special needs county. The program aims to ensure high-quality legal assistance for vulnerable children who cannot afford adequate legal counsel. The pilot program will commence on July 1, 2026, and will expire on June 30, 2029, unless terminated earlier by the Legislature.