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WV HB5452

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

James Akers

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes "preponderance of the evidence" as the standard of proof required for final parole or probation revocation hearings in West Virginia
  • Amends §62-12-10 of the West Virginia Code relating to probation violations
  • Introduced February 11, 2026, by Delegate Akers at the request of the Department of Homeland Security
  • Codifies the evidentiary standard that must be met before a court can revoke an individual's parole or probation status

Legislative Description

Relating to the standard of proof required for a final parole or probation revocation hearing.

Corrections

Last Action

To House Judiciary

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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