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
Melissa M. Elliott, Docket Clerk
melissa.elliott@wvlegislature.gov
(304) 347-4851
Leslie R. Roberts, Business Manager
leslie.roberts@wvlegislature.gov
(304) 347-4851
Cynthia L. Pritchard, Administrative Assistant
cindy.pritchard@wvlegislature.gov
(304) 347-4851
Ronald G. Bryant, Office Assistant
ron.bryant@wvlegislature.gov
(304) 347-4851
Crime Victims Compensation Fund
Becky A. Ofiesh, Chief Deputy Clerk
becky.ofiesh@wvlegislature.gov
(304)-347-4850
Rachel N. Epling, Claim Investigator
rachel.norman@wvlegislature.gov
(304)-347-4850
Walter F. “Rocky” Martin, Claim Investigator
rocky.martin@wvlegislature.gov
(304)-347-4850
Amy R. Shupe, Claim Investigator
amy.shupe@wvlegislature.gov
(304)-347-4850
Monique D. Anderson-Fortson, Administrative Assistant
monique.fortson@wvlegislature.gov
(304)-347-4850