Rule 44.  Foster care review

Nothing in these rules is intended to abrogate the responsibilities of the Department and the court with regard to the foster care case review system established by W. Va. Code §§ 49-4-110 and 49-4-608. Upon the filing of a foster care case review petition by the Department, the court may schedule a foster care case review hearing at the same time as the required permanent placement review conference contemplated by these rules. Such proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the pertinent statute and these rules.