West Virginia Code § 55-17-5

Notice of settlement, seizure or forfeiture
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(a) So that the Governor, the Department of Administration and the Legislature may be
aware of potential awards, the person or entity bringing any action on behalf of the State of
West Virginia, or a government agency thereof, which could result in settlement or judgment
shall upon commencement of the action and prior to entering into any settlement agreement
which directs how the money should be expended, notify and provide copiese of pleadings and
related documents to the Governor, the Secretary of the Department of Administration, the
President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Delegates. r
(b) When a government agency becomes aware that moneys mayu be available to them from a
state or federal seizure or forfeiture in a criminal case they shall notify the Governor, the
Secretary of the Department of Administration, the Presidentt of the Senate and the Speaker
of the House of Delegates: Provided, That the total value of the assets to be seized or
forfeited exceeds two hundred and $50,000.

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