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HB1237: District and circuit courts; Chief Justice to designate active or retired judge to provide assist.
Chief Patron
Del.
Ken Melvin (D-80)
Ken Melvin
(D-80)
Portsmouth, VA
Served: 1986–
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Status
03/23/2006: signed by governor
Summary
Designation of district and circuit judges. Allows the Chief Justice to designate an active or retired judge to provide judicial assistance to another district or circuit if, in his opinion, the administration of justice so requires. Current law allows such designations only due to congestion in the court's work. View Full Text »
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