E.H. v. Matin

MAYNARD, Justice:

In this case we are presented with two certified questions from the Circuit Court of Kanawha County, West Virginia, regarding the utilization of multidisciplinary treatment teams when children are involved in delinquency proceedings.

The questions certified to this Court and the circuit court’s answers are:

1. Whether multidisciplinary team assessments, plans, and service plan implementation must be developed pursuant to W.Va. Code § 49-5D-3.

Circuit court’s answer: YES

2. Whether courts may specify direct placements of juveniles in out-of-state/area facilities only: (1) if in…