The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals is responsible for collecting, compiling and disseminating information in the juvenile justice database. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code to the contrary, the court shall grant the Division of Justice and Community Services access to confidential juvenile records for the limited purpose of the collection and analysis of statistical data. However, the division shall keep the records confidential and not publish any information that would identify any individual juvenile.
Structure West Virginia Code
Article 5. Record Keeping and Database
§49-5-101. Confidentiality of Records; Non-Release of Records; Exceptions; Penalties
§49-5-102. Preservation of Records
§49-5-103. Confidentiality of Juvenile Records; Permissible Disclosures; Penalties; Damages
§49-5-105. Juvenile Justice Database; Individual Records Confidential