West Virginia § 49-6-103 - 49-6-103. Information to clearinghouse; definitions.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 49-6-103 — 49-6-103. Information to clearinghouse; definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-6-103. 49-6-103. Information to clearinghouse; definitions.
(a) The Department of Human Services and every law-enforcement agency in West Virginia shall provide to the clearinghouse or another investigating law-enforcement agency any information that would assist in locating or identifying a missing child.
(b) For purposes of this article:
(1) "Missing and endangered child" means any missing child for which there are substantial indications the child is at high risk of harm or in immediate danger, and rapid action is required, including, but not limited to:
(A) Physically or mentally disabled and dependent upon an agency or another individual for care;
(B) Under the age of 13;
(C) Missing under circumstances which indicate the child’s safety may be in danger; or
(D) A foster child and has been determined a missing and endangered child by the Department of Human Services.
(2) "Missing child" means any child under the age of 18 whose whereabouts are unknown to the child’s legal custodian.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does West Virginia Code § 49-6-103 cover?
Section 49-6-103 ("49-6-103. Information to clearinghouse; definitions.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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