Protective orders and child custody
West Virginia Rules of Practice and Procedure for Domestic Violence Civil Proceedings
When a protective order awards custody of minor children and said children are in the physical custody of the other party, the other party’s family members, or other individuals, the magistrate, family or circuit court may, for the safety of the parties, order a law enforcement officer to accompany the party awarded custody to obtain the initial custody of the minor children.
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