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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