Bill > SB793

This bill increases the maximum number of judges on the Court of Appeals of Virginia from 17 to 21, allowing for more judicial capacity. It also modifies the rules for when the full court, known as sitting "en banc," can hear cases, requiring at least 13 judges to participate and specifying that the Supreme Court of Virginia will establish a randomized rotational schedule for selecting the 10 judges who are not automatically assigned to an en banc hearing, in addition to the three judges originally assigned to the case. This change aims to ensure more comprehensive review of important cases and potentially expedite the court's work.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB793