Created by an Act of the Legislature in 2017, the WV Legislative Claims Commission hears claims against the state for money damages. Awards are made subject to final approval by the Legislature. Upon request, it issues advisory opinions to state agencies. It also investigates and hears claims made by victims of criminally injurious conduct for awards from the Crime Victims Compensation Fund.

Legislative Claims Commission

Janet N. Kawash, Clerk

janet.kawash@wvlegislature.gov

(304) 347-4851

 

Laura M. Gunnoe, Business Manager

laura.gunnoe@wvlegislature.gov

(304) 347-4850

 

Melissa M. Elliott, Administrative Assistant

melissa.elliott@wvlegislature.gov

(304) 347-4851

 

Kylie A. Williams, Docket Clerk

kylie.williams@wvlegislature.gov

(304) 347-4851

 

West Virginia Crime Victims Compensation Fund

Janet N. Kawash, Director

janet.kawash@wvlegislature.gov

(304) 347-4850

 

Amy R. Shupe, Claim Investigator

amy.shupe@wvlegislature.gov

(304) 347-4850

 

Monique D. Anderson, Claim Investigator

monique.anderson@wvlegislature.gov

(304) 347-4850

 

Laura M. Gunnoe, Business Manager

laura.gunnoe@wvlegislature.gov

(304) 347-4850