West Virginia HB5684 authorizes the Supreme Court to establish a program of child protection commissioners.

West Virginia HB5684 aims to address the shortage of child protective services workers by authorizing the Supreme Court of Appeals to create a program of child protection commissioners. These commissioners, appointed by the Supreme Court, will manage portions of court cases filed under the child welfare chapter. They will be either full-time or paid hourly based on workload needs. The bill outlines the qualifications, appointment, removal, oversight, powers, duties, compensation, and employment terms for these commissioners.

West Virginia HB5684 authorizes the Supreme Court to establish a program of child protection commissioners.

West Virginia HB5684 aims to address the shortage of child protective services workers by authorizing the Supreme Court of Appeals to create a program of child protection commissioners. These commissioners, appointed by the Supreme Court, will manage portions of court cases filed under the child welfare chapter. They will be either full-time or paid hourly based on workload needs. The bill outlines the qualifications, appointment, removal, oversight, powers, duties, compensation, and employment terms for these commissioners.