Relating to the reimbursement for panel attorneys and guardian ad litems

Summary

HB 5443 would increase the compensation and expense reimbursement for panel attorneys and guardians ad litem in West Virginia. It also creates a new assistant guardian ad litem position and requires specific language in court orders for juvenile abuse and neglect cases. The changes aim to improve legal representation for vulnerable children and streamline payment processes.

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