HB 3273
Recognizing authority of Supreme Court of Appeals to recall senior judges and justices in specified circumstances
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This bill clarifies the authority of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to temporarily recall retired judges and justices for specific situations. Retired judges and justices could be recalled to assist with high caseloads, address judicial vacancies, or provide mentorship to sitting judges. The bill outlines compensation for these temporary assignments, capping the combined per diem and retirement benefits at the annual salary of a sitting circuit judge, with exceptions for extraordinary circumstances. It also allows for reimbursement of expenses incurred during these temporary assignments.
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