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
(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