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WV SB4

WV SB4
Creating Intermediate Court of Appeals


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Introduced
02/10/2021
In Committee
02/10/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Creating Intermediate Court of Appeals

AI Summary

This bill creates an Intermediate Court of Appeals in West Virginia, with two geographical districts - the Northern District and the Southern District. The Intermediate Court of Appeals will have exclusive appellate jurisdiction over certain types of final decisions and orders from circuit courts, family courts, administrative agencies, and the Workers' Compensation Board of Review, with limited exceptions. The bill establishes the qualifications, election process, and other administrative details for the judges of the Intermediate Court of Appeals. It also outlines the appellate process and procedure for cases before the Intermediate Court of Appeals, including the ability to seek discretionary review by the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

To Judiciary (on 02/10/2021)

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