Requires circuit courts to make specific findings of fact and conclusions of law in juvenile child abuse and neglect orders.
This bill amends the West Virginia Code to mandate that circuit courts make certain findings of fact and conclusions of law in juvenile child abuse and neglect orders. It outlines the requirements for improvement periods, the responsibilities of guardians ad litem, and the procedures for hearings and continuances. The bill also specifies the conditions under which temporary custody may be granted and the factors considered in determining permanent placement.
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