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 law enforcement certification decisions from the Deputy Cabinet Secretary or their designee 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 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 addition to the transfer of responsibilities, the bill also includes specific insertions and deletions to the existing legal language. Notably, it adds a provision to section 15A-9-3, granting the Office of Administrative Hearings jurisdiction to hear appeals from decisions or orders of the subcommittees of the Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency, and Correction. The bill also removes outdated references to the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety, thereby modernizing the legal framework governing these appeals. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the efficiency and clarity of the appeals process within the state's criminal justice system.

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