SB 793
Relating to courthouse closures on certain days
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Bill overview
This bill clarifies rules regarding courthouse closures in West Virginia, specifically addressing days considered legal holidays, the definition of ‘day of local significance,’ and procedures for designating such days. It also outlines how to handle legal proceedings and acts when they fall on weekends or holidays, and provides guidance on when courthouses may be closed due to weather or emergencies. The bill aims to ensure consistent application of these rules across the state’s court system.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘day of local significance’ and establishes a process for county commissions to designate them.
- Clarifies how legal holidays are calculated, including rules for Sundays and Saturdays.
- Specifies procedures for handling legal actions that fall on weekends or holidays.
- Outlines the criteria for designating ‘weather or other emergency days’.
- Details the hours during which courthouses are open, with exceptions for Saturdays.
- Addresses the timing of courthouse closures on legal holidays.
- Provides for the potential sale of old courthouses and jails after a new facility is established.
- Allows counties with populations over 200,000 to contract with other counties for regional correctional centers.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Courts
- County Commissions
- State Employees
- County Residents
- Legal Professionals
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