HB4923

West Virginia HB4923 mandates a full adversarial hearing before firearm confiscation in protective orders.

West Virginia HB4923 amends the Code of West Virginia to require a full adversarial hearing before a respondent can be prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition in protective orders. The bill stipulates that such prohibitions can only occur if there is clear and convincing evidence that the respondent poses an immediate danger to the petitioner. The protective order must inform the respondent of the prohibition and the criminal penalties for violation. The bill also provides for an automatic appeal by the respondent if a protective order is granted.