SB 622
Authorizing compensation for certain lower court staff
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Bill overview
This bill adjusts the compensation for several lower court staff positions in West Virginia. Specifically, it mandates that the annual salaries for magistrate court clerks, assistants, deputy clerks, family court secretary-clerks, and family case coordinators be determined by a pay scale established by the Administrative Director of the Supreme Court of Appeals. The bill also clarifies the duties and responsibilities of these staff members and provides for potential salary increases for state employees.
Key provisions
- Establishes a statewide pay scale for magistrate court clerks, assistants, and deputy clerks, determined by the Administrative Director of the Supreme Court of Appeals.
- Sets annual salary levels for magistrate court clerks ($54,596), assistants ($49,232), and deputy clerks ($49,232), effective July 1, 2023.
- Defines the roles and responsibilities of family court secretary-clerks and family case coordinators.
- Authorizes annual salaries for family court secretary-clerks ($44,876) and family case coordinators ($56,876), effective July 1, 2023.
- Allows for additional magistrate assistants and family case coordinators based on court workload.
- Provides for the reimbursement of expenses incurred by family court judges and their staffs.
- Clarifies the appointment and supervision of deputy clerks.
- Specifies that the Administrative Director of the Supreme Court of Appeals will establish the pay scale.
Who is affected
- Magistrate court clerks
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