HB 5684
Relating to authorizing the Supreme Court of Appeals to create child protection commissioners
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill authorizes the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to establish a program of child protection commissioners. These commissioners would assist in managing court cases related to child welfare and protection, particularly in situations where there’s a shortage of qualified workers. Retired attorneys and judges could be appointed to these positions, receiving compensation and benefits as outlined in the legislation. The program aims to improve efficiency and accountability in child welfare court proceedings.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Supreme Court of Appeals to create a pilot program of child protection commissioners.
- Allows retired attorneys and judges to serve as child protection commissioners.
- Defines the qualifications and duties of child protection commissioners.
- Specifies retirement benefits for child protection commissioners.
- Outlines compensation and employment terms for these commissioners.
- Authorizes multi-circuit child protection commissioner regions.
- Establishes a limit on the number of days a retired employee can be reemployed.
- Provides for the oversight and appointment of child protection commissioners.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
- Retired attorneys and judges
- Child welfare agencies
- Circuit court judges
- Individuals involved in child welfare cases
Notable changes
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Akers
Cosponsors
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yours