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VA HB2162

VA HB2162
Substitute judge of a district court; per diem compensation.


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Introduced
01/07/2025
In Committee
02/17/2025
Crossed Over
02/20/2025
Passed
03/07/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/21/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Per diem compensation of a substitute judge of a district court. Increases from $200 to $350 the per diem compensation of each substitute judge of a district court. The bill also increases the per diem compensation for such judge from $100 to $175 if the substitute judge sits less than four hours or presides over less than a full docket. The bill reflects language in subsection S of Item 31 of Chapter 2 of the Acts of Assembly of 2024, Special Session I.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Code of Virginia to increase the per diem compensation for substitute district court judges. Currently, substitute judges receive $200 per day for their services, but the bill raises this to $350. Additionally, when a substitute judge works less than a full court docket or serves less than four hours, their compensation will increase from $100 to $175, as certified by the judge they are replacing. The bill also makes a minor grammatical change, replacing "which" with "that" in describing how a district court judge's annual salary is determined. The legislation ensures that substitute judges are more appropriately compensated for their time and service in the district court system, reflecting potential increased costs and workload for these temporary judicial roles. The change is part of the broader legislative efforts to support and fairly compensate judicial personnel in Virginia.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0249) (on 03/21/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB2162
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB2162/text/CHAP0249
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2162) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1070082.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB2162/text/HB2162ER
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2162) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1023854.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB2162/text/HB2162
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