2005 West Virginia Code - §49-5-2a. — Prepetition diversion to informal resolution.

§49-5-2a. Prepetition diversion to informal resolution.
Before a juvenile petition is formally filed with the court, the court may refer the matter to a state department worker or probation officer for preliminary inquiry to determine whether the matter can be resolved informally without the formal filing of a petition with the court.

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