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WV HB4528

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gary Howell

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds a new condition preventing release of a juvenile into parental custody when the juvenile is accused of assault on a law enforcement officer, reserve deputy, court security officer, or first responder
  • Amends West Virginia Code §49-4-705 governing when juveniles may be taken into custody and detained before adjudication
  • Requires juveniles accused of assaulting these protected categories of officials to be detained rather than released to parents, guardians, or custodians
  • Introduced January 19, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary

Legislative Description

Regarding release of juvenile following assault of law enforcement or first responder

Crime

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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