West Virginia Supreme Court
Recent News About West Virginia Supreme Court
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Let the debate on an intermediate court of appeals continue
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. -
Applicants named for three circuit court vacancies across state
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission has named applicants for three circuit judge positions. -
House proposal would force a runoff in Supreme Court races
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
CHARLESTON – A bill codifying the state Supreme Court’s rule guaranteeing appeals as a matter of right unanimously has passed the House of Delegates and is headed for the Senate. And one House leader – as well as the leader of a group for trial lawyers – thinks the bill answers concerns about the need for an intermediate appellate court. -
Federal sentencing dates for former justices Loughry, Ketchum postponed until February
CHARLESTON – The federal sentencing dates for two former state Supreme Court justices have been delayed until February. -
How long must we wait for an intermediate appellate court?
A bill to establish an intermediate appellate court was introduced again last week at the opening session of the Legislature. In his address to the assembly, Gov. Jim Justice endorsed the measure and encouraged the lawmakers to pass it. -
Board hearing about state charges against Loughry postponed until February
CHARLESTON — A state Judicial Hearing Board hearing about former Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry scheduled for Jan. 14 has been postponed. -
Judge denies Loughry request for new trial
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has denied a request for a new trial by former state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry. -
McDowell Circuit Judge Stephens to retire in May
WELCH – McDowell Judicial Circuit Judge Booker T. Stephens has announced his retirement, effective May 31. -
State Supreme Court announces 2019 interest rates on judgments, decrees
CHARLESTON – The Administrative Office of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has set the interest rate at 5.5 percent for judgments and decrees entered during the 2019 calendar year. -
Justice wants intermediate appeals court, but trial lawyers say it isn't needed
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice is calling for the creation of an intermediate court of appeals in his annual State of the State address. -
Intermediate appeals court, judicial runoffs, other legal issues on 2019 legislative agenda
CHARLESTON – The 2019 Legislature now is in session, and those who follow the legal system are ready for a lively session. -
Opinion says judicial candidates should work to eliminate false statements in third-party ads
CHARLESTON — A recent opinion by the state Judicial Investigation Commission says candidates should ask third parties to stop making misleading statements in election advertising. -
Hutchison officially sworn in as state Supreme Court justice
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court storm is over. That’s what Circuit Judge Alan Moats said Jan. 4 during the swearing in ceremony for new Justice John Hutchison. -
2019 brings new state Supreme Court Chief Justice, new circuit judges, vacancies
CHARLESTON -- The new year brings several changes to courts across West Virginia. -
Family court judge will run for Supreme Court in 2020
CHARLESTON — Kanawha Family Court Judge Jim Douglas wants there to be someone on the West Virginia Supreme Court with family law experience, so he decided to run in the 2020 election for a seat on the bench. -
Monongalia Circuit Judge Clawges retiring
MORGANTOWN – Monongalia Circuit Judge Russell M. Clawges Jr. is retiring next month. Clawges, who will turn 69 on Jan. 30, announced his retirement effective Jan. 31. -
Circuit Judge Wilkes retiring in January
MARTINSBURG – One of the state's veteran circuit judges is retiring next month. -
Delegate files third petition about governor's residency
CHARLESTON — A West Virginia delegate is making a third attempt to have a court find that Gov. Jim Justice is violating the state Constitution by not living in the seat of the government. -
Leaders praise Hutchison's Supreme Court appointment
CHARLESTON – Members of the state Supreme Court and others are praising the appointment of John Hutchison as the state’s newest justice.