Circuit courts; duty to docket cases in the circuit courts. (HB3059)
Introduced By
Sen. Don McEachin (D-Richmond)
Progress
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Description
Circuit courts; duty to docket cases in the circuit courts. Shifts the authority for assigning the work of the circuit courts from the chief circuit court judge to the clerk of the court, and requires the clerk to assign an equal caseload in each subject matter that comes before the circuit courts. Amends § 17.1-501 (“Judges of circuit courts; selection, powers and duties of chief judges; exercise of appointive powers.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
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