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HB 5516·WV·house

Require abuse and neglect case appeals to be processed within 6 months

In CommitteeFiled Feb 13, 2026
Sponsor: Burkhammer
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To House Judiciary

Feb 13, 2026

Summary

The bill amends state law so that any appeal involving an abuse or neglect case must be handled by the Supreme Court of Appeals within six months of filing. It affects anyone filing such an appeal and the court that must meet the deadline. The aim is to speed up resolution of these sensitive cases.

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