West Virginia Code Chapter 49. West Virginia Child Welfare Act § 49-4-734. Disposition alternatives for incompetent juveniles

(1) Refer the matter to the department and request a determination on whether a child abuse or neglect petition, pursuant to § 49-4-601 et seq. of this code, should be filed;

(2) Refer the juvenile to the department for services pursuant to § 49-4-712 of this code. Services may include, but are not limited to, referral of the juvenile and his or her parents, guardians, or custodians and other family members to services for psychiatric or other medical care, or psychological, welfare, legal, education, or other social services, as appropriate to the needs of the juvenile and his or her family;

(3) Place the juvenile in the custody of his or her parents or other suitable person or private or public institution or agency under terms and conditions as determined to be in the best interests of the juvenile and the public, which conditions may include the provision of out-patient services by any suitable public or private agency; or

(4) Upon motion by the prosecuting attorney, stay the proceeding for no more than 20 days to allow the prosecuting attorney to initiate proceedings for civil commitment pursuant to § 27-5-1 et seq. of this code if the juvenile has attained majority.