West Virginia HB5049 allows wardens to use inmates for cemetery upkeep, requiring landowner consent and immunity from liability.

West Virginia HB5049 authorizes wardens to use qualified inmates for cemetery upkeep in their political subdivision. The commissioner must obtain landowner consent before inmates perform work on private property. Landowners are immune from liability unless negligence or malfeasance occurs. Inmates convicted of sexual offenses or violent felonies are excluded. Inmates may be required to reimburse the division for work program costs.

West Virginia HB5049 allows wardens to use inmates for cemetery upkeep, requiring landowner consent and immunity from liability.

West Virginia HB5049 authorizes wardens to use qualified inmates for cemetery upkeep in their political subdivision. The commissioner must obtain landowner consent before inmates perform work on private property. Landowners are immune from liability unless negligence or malfeasance occurs. Inmates convicted of sexual offenses or violent felonies are excluded. Inmates may be required to reimburse the division for work program costs.