Require abuse and neglect case appeals to be processed within 6 months

HB 5516 requires the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to process all appeals in abuse and neglect cases within six months of filing. This directly affects individuals, families, and child welfare agencies involved in these legal cases, as well as the court system handling the appeals. The bill amends existing law to establish a strict 6-month deadline for processing, replacing the previous timeline without specifying exceptions. This policy change focuses solely on accelerating the court's review process for these specific cases.