West Virginia SB915 clarifies when detained or confined juveniles may have contact with incarcerated adult persons.

West Virginia SB915 amends the Code of West Virginia to clarify that a child convicted or awaiting trial of an offense under adult jurisdiction cannot be held in an adult correctional facility if under 18 years old. The Division of Juvenile Services must notify the sentencing court and county prosecuting attorney when a child will turn 18, prompting a hearing to transfer the offender. The Commissioner of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation has discretion to oversee security staff or direct care staff in facilities where juveniles may have contact with incarcerated adults.

West Virginia SB915 clarifies when detained or confined juveniles may have contact with incarcerated adult persons.

West Virginia SB915 amends the Code of West Virginia to clarify that a child convicted or awaiting trial of an offense under adult jurisdiction cannot be held in an adult correctional facility if under 18 years old. The Division of Juvenile Services must notify the sentencing court and county prosecuting attorney when a child will turn 18, prompting a hearing to transfer the offender. The Commissioner of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation has discretion to oversee security staff or direct care staff in facilities where juveniles may have contact with incarcerated adults.