SB 792
Eliminating requirement that Supreme Court of Appeals supply magistrates with copies of WV Code
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 792 changes the way West Virginia magistrates receive the West Virginia Code. Currently, the Supreme Court of Appeals is required to provide magistrates with copies of the code, which the state owns. This bill eliminates that requirement, allowing magistrates to access the code through other means, and shifting the responsibility for providing the code to the magistrates themselves.
Key provisions
- Eliminates the Supreme Court of Appeals’ obligation to supply magistrates with copies of the West Virginia Code.
- Magistrates will be responsible for obtaining their own copies of the West Virginia Code.
- The state retains ownership of any existing copies of the West Virginia Code.
- The bill addresses the location of magistrate offices, allowing for multiple locations based on population dispersion.
Who is affected
- Magistrates in West Virginia
- The Supreme Court of Appeals
- County governments
- The judicial branch of state government
Notable changes
- Shifts responsibility for providing the West Virginia Code from the state to the magistrates.
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