HB 5530
Relating to the composition of the Critical Incident Review Team
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Bill overview
This bill changes the structure of the Critical Incident Review Team, which investigates child fatalities and near fatalities within West Virginia’s child welfare system. It moves the team from the Department of Human Services to the Office of Inspector General. The bill also updates the team’s composition by adding new members, including representatives from the West Virginia Senate and House of Delegates, and expanding the types of incidents the team reviews.
Key provisions
- Moves the Critical Incident Review Team from the Department of Human Services to the Office of Inspector General.
- Modifies the composition of the team, adding members from the West Virginia Senate and House of Delegates.
- Requires representation from the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, Division of Children Services, and the Prosecuting Attorney’s Institute.
- Includes a representative from the West Virginia State Police.
- Allows the team to seek guidance from outside experts.
- Members of the team will serve without additional compensation.
Who is affected
- Child welfare system
- Children in the custody of the Department of Human Services
- Families involved in the child welfare system
- The Office of Inspector General
- West Virginia State Legislature
Notable changes
- The bill alters the organizational oversight of the Critical Incident Review Team.
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