West Virginia SB963 mandates a full adversarial hearing before prohibiting firearm possession in protective orders.

West Virginia SB963 amends the Code of West Virginia to require a full adversarial hearing before a court of record before a respondent may be prohibited from possessing any firearm or ammunition in protective orders. The bill mandates that the protective order must include specific language and inform the respondent of the consequences of violating the order. It also provides for an automatic appeal by the respondent, which must be heard within 10 days.

West Virginia SB963 mandates a full adversarial hearing before prohibiting firearm possession in protective orders.

West Virginia SB963 amends the Code of West Virginia to require a full adversarial hearing before a court of record before a respondent may be prohibited from possessing any firearm or ammunition in protective orders. The bill mandates that the protective order must include specific language and inform the respondent of the consequences of violating the order. It also provides for an automatic appeal by the respondent, which must be heard within 10 days.