SB 703
Allowing Supreme Court of Appeals discretion to create uniform pay scales for all levels of judicial support staff
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Bill overview
This bill would give the Supreme Court of Appeals the authority to establish uniform pay scales for all levels of judicial support staff in West Virginia’s court system. Currently, salaries for these staff members are determined by various factors, including the Administrative Director of the Supreme Court. This bill aims to streamline pay structures and potentially improve recruitment and retention within the judicial branch. It also allows for the creation of additional support staff classifications if needed.
Key provisions
- Allows the Supreme Court of Appeals to establish uniform pay scales for judicial support staff.
- Sets annual salary ranges for magistrate court clerks, magistrate assistants, and deputy clerks, determined by the Administrative Director of the Supreme Court.
- Authorizes the Supreme Court of Appeals to create additional classifications of support staff as needed.
- Provides for the payment of family court judges, secretary-clerks, and case coordinators.
- Permits reimbursement of expenses incurred by judges and their staffs.
- Establishes a framework for determining salary increases for state employees within the judicial system.
- Allows for additional magistrate assistants based on workload needs.
- Defines the roles and responsibilities of deputy clerks, including potential delegation of clerk duties.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
- Magistrate Court Staff
- Family Court Staff
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