This alternative bill codifying the state Supreme Court rule guaranteeing appeals as a matter of right seems like a step in the right direction. Whether or not it obviates the need for an intermediate court, however, is debatable – and should be debated.
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission has named applicants for three circuit judge positions.
CHARLESTON – A bill forcing a runoff if no candidate for a state Supreme Court seat garners 40 percent of the vote in the election is headed to the House of Delegates.
Bill to make state Supreme Court appeals guaranteed by law passes House
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