2005 West Virginia Code - §49-5A-3. — Orders of juvenile referee or judge following detention hearing; force and effect and finality of such orders.

§49-5A-3. Orders of juvenile referee or judge following detention hearing; force and effect and finality of such orders.

After a detention hearing conducted by a judge, magistrate or referee an order shall be forthwith entered setting forth the findings of fact and conclusions of law with respect to further detention pending hearing and disposition of the child proceedings involving such juvenile. A copy of such order shall be furnished to the court, if entered by a referee, and to the child and his attorney, if any, and to the parent or parents or guardian of the child. A detention order of a judge or referee shall become effective immediately, subject to the right of review provided for in section four of this article, and shall continue in effect until modified or vacated by the judge.

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