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· 6/5/2014

In RE:K.L.

Citations

  • 233 W. Va. 547
  • 759 S.E.2d 778
  • 2014 WL 2560731
  • 2014 W. Va. LEXIS 641

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • recognizing that plain error is not exclusive to criminal cases
  • stating that “[t]he burden of proof in a child neglect or abuse case does not shift from the State Department of [Health and Human Resources] to the parent, guardian or custodian of the child. It remains upon the State Department of [Health and Human Resources] throughout the proceedings.”
  • stating that “[t]he burden of proof in a child neglect or abuse case does not shift from the State Department of [Health and Human Resources] to the parent, guardian or custodian of the child. It remains upon the State Department of [Health and Human Resources] throughout the proceedings.”
  • stating that “[t]he burden of proof in a child neglect or abuse case does not shift from the State Department of [Health and Human Resources] to the parent, guardian or custodian of the child. It remains upon the State Department of [Health and Human Resources] throughout the proceedings.”
  • “‘To trigger application of the “plain error” doctrine, there must be (1) an error; (2) that is plain; (3) that affects substantial rights; and (4
  • “‘[This Court] may, sua sponte, in the interest of justice, notice plain error.’ Syl. pt. 1, in part, State v. Myers, 204 W.Va. 449, 513 S.E.2d 676 (1998).”

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Judges: Per Curiam

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