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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Maximum number of judges in each judicial district and circuit. Increases by one the maximum number of authorized juvenile and domestic relations district court judges in the Twelfth and Fifteenth Judicial Districts. The bill also increases by one the maximum number of authorized general district court judges in the Twelfth and Twenty-sixth Judicial Districts. Finally, the bill increases by one the maximum number of authorized circuit court judges in the Twentieth and Twenty-seventh Judicial Circuits. This bill is a recommendation of the Committee on District Courts and the Judicial Council of Virginia.
AI Summary
This bill, a recommendation from the Judicial Council of Virginia, increases the maximum number of authorized judges in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit from five to six. This change affects the number of judges who preside over cases in that specific circuit, ensuring there are enough judicial resources to handle the caseload.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB158) (on 02/20/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB158 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB158) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1171568.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB158/text/SB158S1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB158/text/SB158SC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB158) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1095853.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB158/text/SB158 |
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