West Virginia HB5516 mandates that abuse and neglect case appeals be processed within six months.

West Virginia HB5516 requires the Supreme Court of Appeals to process appeals in abuse and neglect cases within six months. This bill amends Section 58-5-1 of the West Virginia Code to establish this timeframe. It applies to appeals from final judgments or orders of circuit courts, including those entered after June 30, 2022, which are to be appealed to the Intermediate Court of Appeals. The defendant in a criminal action also has the right to appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeals from a final judgment of any circuit court.

West Virginia HB5516 mandates that abuse and neglect case appeals be processed within six months.

West Virginia HB5516 requires the Supreme Court of Appeals to process appeals in abuse and neglect cases within six months. This bill amends Section 58-5-1 of the West Virginia Code to establish this timeframe. It applies to appeals from final judgments or orders of circuit courts, including those entered after June 30, 2022, which are to be appealed to the Intermediate Court of Appeals. The defendant in a criminal action also has the right to appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeals from a final judgment of any circuit court.