The Senate Committee on the Judiciary met for a brief meeting Friday morning to discuss two different bills before the morning floor session.
Senate Bill 248 would create the Prosecuting Attorney’s Detectives Act. These detectives would investigate any criminal wrong doing with in the prosecuting attorney’s office to promote integrity within the West Virginia Criminal Justice System. The bill was unanimously approved by the Committee, and will be referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senate Bill 249 would create a limited letter of administration that may be issued for estates that do not exceed the value of $2,000. The Committee approved the proposed legislation, and will be reported to the full Senate to be voted upon.
The Committee will meet later today following floor session.
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