2025 Regular Session
SB 589
Providing pay increases to members of judiciary
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to increase the annual salaries of several judicial positions within West Virginia. Specifically, it raises the pay for magistrates, justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals, circuit court judges, family court judges, and judges of the Intermediate Court of Appeals. The salary increases are phased in, with the largest increases taking effect in 2025.
Key provisions
- Increases the annual salary of magistrates to $75,840, effective July 1, 2025.
- Increases the annual salary of justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals to $167,552, effective July 1, 2025.
- Increases the annual salary of circuit court judges to $155,232, effective July 1, 2025.
- Increases the annual salary of family court judges to $125,416, effective July 1, 2025.
- Increases the annual salary of Intermediate Court of Appeals judges to $159,600, effective July 1, 2025.
- Authorizes additional family court case coordinators and support staff with corresponding salary adjustments.
- Allows family court judges and staff to be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in performing their duties.
Who is affected
- Magistrates
- Justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals
- Circuit Court Judges
- Family Court Judges
- Judges of the Intermediate Court of Appeals
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