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2012 West Virginia Code
CHAPTER 56. PLEADING AND PRACTICE
ARTICLE 10. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO PROCEDURE.
§56-10-8. Priority of cases involving placement of children.


WV Code § 56-10-8 (through 1st Spec. Sess. 2012) What's This?


Any action or motion which involves a contested issue regarding the permanent or temporary placement of a minor child shall be given priority over any civil action before the court except actions in which trial is in progress and actions brought under article twenty-seven, chapter forty-eight of this code and shall be docketed immediately upon filing.

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