Recognizing authority of Supreme Court of Appeals to recall senior judges and justices in specified circumstances
This bill allows West Virginia's Supreme Court of Appeals to temporarily recall retired circuit court judges, family court judges, and Supreme Court justices under specific circumstances, such as a sitting judge's prolonged illness, vacancy, or heavy caseload. It sets daily pay limits ($430 for most judges, $325 for family court judges) and requires that combined pay and retirement benefits in a year not exceed a sitting judge's annual salary, unless the Chief Justice certifies extraordinary circumstances. Retired judges recalled for service may also be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred during their temporary assignments. The bill clarifies the Supreme Court's authority to manage judicial staffing needs while maintaining compliance with federal retirement plan rules.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 10, 2025
Last action Mar 12, 2025
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3
Mar 12, 2025
Committee
To House Courts
lower
Mar 10, 2025
Committee
To House Judiciary
lower
Mar 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Mar 10, 2025
Committee
To Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
J.B. Akers
RRepublican
Co
Bill Flanigan
RRepublican
Co
David Kelly
RRepublican
Co
Joe Funkhouser
RRepublican
Co
Tristan Leavitt
RRepublican
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