West Virginia HB5443 increases compensation for panel attorneys and guardians ad litem in child abuse and neglect cases.

West Virginia HB5443 amends the compensation rates for panel attorneys and guardians ad litem involved in child abuse and neglect cases. The bill specifies compensation rates for legal services, including out-of-court and in-court work, and sets limits on reimbursement for expenses such as transcripts, travel, and investigative services. It also establishes a rate for paralegal compensation and requires annual publication of compensation rates. The bill creates an assistant guardian ad litem position, detailing their duties and required training.

West Virginia HB5443 increases compensation for panel attorneys and guardians ad litem in child abuse and neglect cases.

West Virginia HB5443 amends the compensation rates for panel attorneys and guardians ad litem involved in child abuse and neglect cases. The bill specifies compensation rates for legal services, including out-of-court and in-court work, and sets limits on reimbursement for expenses such as transcripts, travel, and investigative services. It also establishes a rate for paralegal compensation and requires annual publication of compensation rates. The bill creates an assistant guardian ad litem position, detailing their duties and required training.