Relating to vacancies in magistrate court

HB 3408 amends West Virginia law to allow circuit judges or chief judges to appoint replacements for magistrate positions before a vacancy occurs due to an upcoming resignation, retirement, or if a newly elected magistrate-elect hasn't taken office. It requires the appointing judge to publish a notice of the nonpartisan election for the unexpired term in the county's legal advertisement. This bill directly affects magistrate courts in West Virginia by changing how vacancies are filled ahead of time, streamlining the process for maintaining court operations.