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WV SB619
Bill
AI Summary
- Allows circuit judges or chief judges to fill magistrate vacancies upon receiving formal written notice of an upcoming resignation or retirement, rather than waiting until the vacancy actually occurs
- Enables appointment of a replacement when a magistrate-elect resigns after being elected but before taking office for their new term
- Requires publication of notice as a Class II-0 legal advertisement in the affected county prior to any nonpartisan judicial election to fill an unexpired magistrate term
- Amends §50-1-6 of the West Virginia Code governing magistrate court vacancies
Legislative Description
Authorizing judge or chief judge to fill prospective vacancy in office of magistrate
Magistrates
Last Action
To Judiciary
2/27/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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