This bill proposes amendments to the Code of West Virginia, specifically sections 15A-2-4 and 15A-9-3, to transfer the responsibility of hearing appeals related to certification decisions from the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety to the Office of Administrative Hearings. The bill clarifies that the Office of Administrative Hearings will now handle appeals from decisions or orders made by any of the subcommittees of the Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency, and Correction. This change aims to streamline the appeals process and ensure that such matters are adjudicated by a dedicated administrative body.

In the proposed amendments, the language specifying that appeals would be heard by the Deputy Secretary or their designee is deleted, while new language is inserted to establish that the Office of Administrative Hearings will take on this responsibility. Additionally, the bill adds a provision to the jurisdiction of the Office of Administrative Hearings, explicitly stating that it will hear appeals from the subcommittees of the Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency, and Correction. This legislative change is intended to enhance the efficiency and clarity of the appeals process within the state's criminal justice framework.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15A-2-4, 15A-9-3