Requiring the West Virginia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to provide an inmate with one physical copy of their birth certificate and social security card upon release

HB 4898 requires West Virginia's Division of Corrections to provide every person on probation with one physical copy of their birth certificate and one physical copy of their Social Security card upon release from any correctional facility. This applies specifically to individuals being released after serving time under probation supervision. The bill mandates this document handout as a standard procedure, ensuring probationers have essential identification documents immediately after release. It directly affects all probationers exiting West Virginia correctional facilities, helping them access services like employment, housing, or government benefits that require these documents. The requirement is a straightforward administrative change with no additional fees or conditions specified.