HB 4528 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Regarding release of juvenile following assault of law enforcement or first responder

HB 4528 would require that juveniles accused of assaulting law enforcement officers, reserve deputies, court security officers, or first responders be held in custody without being released to parents or guardians. This change means that for these specific offenses, juveniles cannot be released even if other conditions for release (like no immediate danger) would otherwise apply. The bill does not alter the existing requirement for a detention hearing within 24 hours. It directly affects juveniles charged with assaulting these public safety personnel in West Virginia.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 19, 2026 Last action Jan 19, 2026
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Jan 19, 2026
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