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VA SB158

VA SB158
Judicial district and circuit courts; maximum number of judges.


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Introduced
01/07/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
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)

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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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