When used in this chapter, terms defined in this section have the meanings ascribed to them that relate to, but are not limited to, state and local agencies, except in those instances where a different meaning is provided or the context in which the word is used clearly indicates that a different meaning is intended.
“Department” or “state department” means the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources.
“Division of Juvenile Services” means the division within the West Virginia Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety.
“Law-enforcement officer” means a law-enforcement officer of the State Police, a municipality or county sheriff's department.
“Secretary” means the Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources.
Structure West Virginia Code
Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions
§49-1-101. Short Title; Intent of Recodification
§49-1-103. Operative Date of Enactment; Effect on Existing Law
§49-1-104. West Virginia Code Replacement; No Increase of Funding Obligations to Be Construed
§49-1-106. Location of Child Welfare Services; State and Federal Cooperation; Juvenile Services
§49-1-201. Definitions Related, but Not Limited, to Child Abuse and Neglect
§49-1-203. Definitions Related, but Not Limited To, Licensing and Approval of Programs
§49-1-204. Definitions Related, but Not Limited, to Custodians, Legal Guardians and Family
§49-1-205. Definitions Related, but Not Limited, to Developmental Disabilities
§49-1-207. Definitions Related to Court Actions
§49-1-208. Definitions Related, but Not Limited, to State and Local Agencies
§49-1-209. Definitions Related, but Not Limited, to Missing Children