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WV HB3271
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Akers
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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- Eliminates outdated language regarding microfilm and photocopies as reproduction methods for court orders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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