West Virginia § 49-4-703 - 49-4-703. Juvenile drug courts; hearing officers.
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§ 49-4-703. 49-4-703. Juvenile drug courts; hearing officers.
Juvenile drug courts shall be designed and operated consistent with the developmental and rehabilitative needs of juveniles as defined in this article. The Supreme Court shall provide uniform referral, procedure and order forms that shall be used in juvenile drug courts. The Supreme Court is further authorized to appoint appropriate hearing officers in those jurisdictions which choose to operate a juvenile drug court. Hearing officers for juvenile drug courts shall be limited to current or senior status circuit court judges or family court judges.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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