Permitting audio recording during Child Protective Services investigations

Summary

The bill authorizes West Virginia Child Protective Services (CPS) representatives to make audio recordings of any investigatory interaction with a person under investigation for abuse or neglect. Recordings can be made during home visits or other private settings only after the subject gives informed consent or a court order is obtained. The recordings must be kept for the length of the case, helping ensure an accurate record of the investigation.

AI-generated summary — may be incomplete or inaccurate. Verify against the official bill text.

Topics

Share