Date:
May 1, 2012
Delinquency and dependency proceedings: The public is generally excluded from juvenile court proceedings in West Virginia, although the court may admit people with a legitimate interest in the proceedings. In delinquency hearings, individuals whose presence is requested by the parties also may attend. W. Va. Code Ann. § 49-5-2 (West 2012); W. Va. Child Abuse and Neglect Proceedings R. 6a.
