2005 West Virginia Code - §49-5-3a. — Informal adjustment counseling by probation officer.

§49-5-3a. Informal adjustment counseling by probation officer.
(a) Before a petition is formally filed with the court, the probation officer or other officer of the court designated by it, subject to its direction, may give counsel and advice to the parties with a view to an informal adjustment if it appears:
(1) The admitted facts bring the case within the jurisdiction of the court;
(2) Counsel and advice without an adjudication would be in the best interest of the public and the juvenile; and
(3) The juvenile and his parents, guardian or other custodian consent thereto with knowledge that consent is not obligatory.
(b) The giving of counsel and advice pursuant to this section may not continue longer than six months from the day it is commenced unless extended by the court for an additional period not to exceed six months.

Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. West Virginia may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.