HB4603

Relating to the creation of the process of obtaining and adjudicating a pre-adjudicatory alternative disposition

Chamber Passed·2/24/26

Establishes a process for obtaining and adjudicating a pre-adjudicatory alternative disposition in West Virginia.

This bill creates a process for obtaining and adjudicating a pre-adjudicatory alternative disposition in West Virginia. It outlines conditions under which a parent can seek an alternative disposition if their child has been removed from their home and placed with a relative. The court must consider the motion and evaluate the motion's contents. The bill also details the procedures for appointing a guardian for a minor, including the conditions under which a guardianship can be terminated.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 34–0 · Feb 24
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
9
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 10

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting

Feb 25

3:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting

History

Mar 13

Senate

On 3rd reading

Mar 13

Senate

Read 3rd time

Mar 13

Senate

Passed Senate (Roll No. 543)