West Virginia § 49-2-118 Closing of facilities by the secretary; placement of children

West Virginia Statutes

§ 49-2-118 — Closing of facilities by the secretary; placement of children

West Virginia § 49-2-118

Ch. 49CHILD WELFARE

Art. 2STATE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR CHILDREN

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W. Va. Code § 49-2-118 (2026).

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When the secretary finds that the operation of a residential care facility constitutes an immediate danger of serious harm to children served by the facility, the secretary shall issue an order of closure terminating operation of the facility. When necessary, the secretary shall place or direct the placement of the children in a residential facility which has been closed into appropriate facilities. A facility closed by the secretary may not operate pending administrative or judicial review without court order.

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When the secretary finds that the operation of a residential care facility constitutes an immediate danger of serious harm to children served by the facility, the secretary shall issue an order of closure terminating operation of the facility. When necessary, the secretary shall place or direct the placement of the children in a residential facility which has been closed into appropriate facilities. A facility closed by the secretary may not operate pending administrative or judicial review without court order.