W. Va. R. Juve. Proc. 26
As amended through January 31, 2024
Whenever the circuit court has reasonable cause to believe that a juvenile who is the subject of a pending petition may be incompetent to stand trial, or that the juvenile's diminished mental capacity will be a significant factor in his or her defense, sua sponte or upon a motion filed by the State or on behalf of the juvenile, the court shall order a forensic evaluation of the juvenile in accordance with the procedures set forth in West Virginia Code, Chapter 27, Article 6A, Sections 2 and 4.
W. Va. R. Juve. Proc. 26