This bill amends the West Virginia Code, specifically section 51-11-4, to clarify the jurisdiction of the Intermediate Court of Appeals regarding appeals of adoption orders or decrees. The bill explicitly states that the Intermediate Court of Appeals does not have appellate jurisdiction over such matters, which is a new insertion into the law. Additionally, it removes the previous provision that included family court judgments or final orders in domestic violence proceedings under the same jurisdiction, replacing it with a more specific reference to adoption orders.

The bill aims to streamline the appellate process by clearly delineating the types of cases that fall under the jurisdiction of the Intermediate Court of Appeals. By excluding adoption orders from its jurisdiction, the bill ensures that these cases are handled appropriately, likely by a different court or process. This change is part of a broader effort to clarify the appellate structure within West Virginia's legal system.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 51-11-4