SB891

West Virginia SB891 clarifies oversight by the Attorney General on political subdivisions hiring private attorneys under contingency fee arrangements.

West Virginia SB891 establishes procedures for political subdivisions to hire private attorneys under contingency fee arrangements. It mandates that such arrangements must be approved by the Attorney General, who has 91 days to review and either approve or deny the arrangement. If the Attorney General does not act within this period, the arrangement is considered approved. The bill outlines specific findings that must be made public post-approval, including reasons for hiring private attorneys and the nature of any pre-existing relationships.