August 15th, 2023 by WCBC Radio

West Virginia governor Jim Justice signed series of bills into law on Monday that had been passed during the recent special legislative session, aimed at issues in the state’s criminal justice system.  West Virginia will increase efforts to fill vacant positions at correctional facilities, increase starting pay for correctional officers, and create monetary retention incentives for current staff.  The state’s Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation oversees 11 state prisons, 10 regional jails, 10 juvenile centers, and three work release sites.