Permits parents and guardians to pay for independent medical evaluations of children in protective custody.

West Virginia SB795 allows parents, guardians, or custodians to cover the cost of independent medical evaluations for children placed in protective custody. This bill ensures that the parents, guardians, or custodians retain the right to visit their child in the hospital and obtain such evaluations at their own expense. The provisions aim to facilitate timely medical assessments while maintaining parental rights and responsibilities.

Permits parents and guardians to pay for independent medical evaluations of children in protective custody.

West Virginia SB795 allows parents, guardians, or custodians to cover the cost of independent medical evaluations for children placed in protective custody. This bill ensures that the parents, guardians, or custodians retain the right to visit their child in the hospital and obtain such evaluations at their own expense. The provisions aim to facilitate timely medical assessments while maintaining parental rights and responsibilities.