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WV SB800
Bill
AI Summary
- Centralizes jury list compilation under the Administrative Director of Courts, who will maintain a statewide master list for all 55 West Virginia counties and provide each clerk with their county-specific list
- Eliminates the option for physical jury boxes, requiring all counties to use electronic jury wheel systems approved by the Administrative Director
- Requires the master list to be compiled from at least two sources: state income tax filers, registered voters, or Division of Motor Vehicles license holders, with duplicates removed
- Establishes that county lists and freeholder lists (used for eminent domain cases) must be available for in-person public inspection during business hours
- Repeals outdated provisions including the alternate procedure for electronic data processing jury selection (§52-1-7a) and transitional rules for implementing the master list system (§52-1-25)
Legislative Description
Clarifying policy of state regarding jury service
Courts
Last Action
Completed legislative action
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/18/2026
Judiciary2/6/2026
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