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WV HB3271

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Akers

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes West Virginia courts to maintain court orders and records in digital format as an alternative to traditional physical books
  • Updates duties of the Clerk of the Supreme Court of Appeals to include preserving both digital and physical court records
  • Removes the requirement that order books be signed by the judge or presiding officer on the following day or same day for end-of-term proceedings
  • Replaces references to "deputy" with "designated staff" for personnel who may attend court sessions on behalf of the clerk
  • Eliminates outdated language regarding microfilm and photocopies as reproduction methods for court orders

Legislative Description

Authorizing digital court records

Courts

Last Action

On 2nd reading, House Calendar

3/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/14/2025
Courts3/12/2025
Judiciary3/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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