In a similar manner and in accordance with procedures set forth in subsection (a), section two of this article or subsection (a), section four of this article, a juvenile court may order a qualified forensic evaluator to conduct an evaluation of a juvenile to aid the court in its disposition under chapter forty-nine of this code. In a similar manner and in accordance with procedures set forth in subsection (d), section two of this article or subsection (d), section four of this article, a juvenile court may order a period of observation for an alleged delinquent or neglected juvenile at a mental health facility designated by the department to aid the court in its disposition. The period of observation may not exceed fifteen days.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 27. Mentally Ill Persons
Article 6A. Competency and Criminal Responsibility of Persons Charged or Convicted of a Crime
§27-6A-6. Judicial Hearing of Defendant S Defense Other Than Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Illness
§27-6A-7. Release of Defendant During Course of Criminal Proceedings
§27-6A-8. Credit for Time; Expenses
§27-6A-9. Competency to Be Adjudicated in Juvenile Court
§27-6A-10. Medications and Management of Court-Ordered Individuals