Strengthens penalties for juveniles accused of assaulting law enforcement or first responders.
West Virginia HB4528 amends the Code of West Virginia to strengthen penalties for juveniles accused of assaulting law enforcement officers, reserve deputies, court security officers, or first responders. The bill outlines procedures for taking a juvenile into custody, including immediate notification of the juvenile's parent, guardian, or custodian. It mandates that juveniles be released to their parent, guardian, or custodian by the end of the next day unless detained after a hearing.
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