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WV HB4998
WV HB4998Provide for a raise for private investigators hired by public defender offices or court appointed panel attorneys
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Introduced
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to increase the hourly rate for private investigators working for Public Defender Services from $30 to $45.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to increase the hourly rate for private investigators hired by public defender offices or court-appointed panel attorneys in West Virginia from $30 to $45. Public Defender Services, an agency that provides legal representation to indigent individuals, will be responsible for processing these payments. This change aims to ensure that panel attorneys, who represent clients unable to afford legal counsel, have access to necessary investigative services at a more appropriate compensation rate.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
To House Finance (on 01/30/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4998&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4998%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4998 |
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