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As amended through January 31, 2024

Rule 18 - Contents of petition

The petition shall be verified in accordance with W. Va. Code Section 49-4-601(b) and shall include the following:

(a) Citations to statutes relied upon in requesting the intervention of the court and how the alleged misconduct or incapacity comes within the statutory definition of neglect and/or abuse;

(b) A description of all of the children in the home or in the temporary care, custody or control of the alleged offending parent(s), including name, age, sex, and current location, unless stating the location would endanger the child or seriously risk disruption of the current placement;

(c) A statement of facts justifying court intervention which is definite and particular and describes:

(1) The specific misconduct, including time and place, if known, or incapacity of the parent(s) and other person(s) responsible for the child's care; and

(2) Any supportive services provided by the Department or others to remedy the alleged circumstances.

(d) The relief sought; and

(e) Information as required by the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, W. Va. Code § 48-20-101 et seq.

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