Requiring CPS to give parents written copy of their rights in certain circumstances

SB 166 requires Child Protective Services (CPS) in West Virginia to provide parents named as respondents in abuse or neglect investigations with a written copy of their legal rights in plain, understandable language before the investigation begins. The bill mandates that this document must be provided by the county prosecutor or CPS workers upon arrival at the scene, and parents can halt the investigation until they fully understand their rights. This policy change applies to all CPS investigations involving child abuse or neglect allegations and aims to ensure parents are informed of their legal protections during the process.