Removal of public official; no person who signs petition for removal of shall be liable for costs. (SB1394)
Introduced By
Sen. Tommy Norment (R-Williamsburg)
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Description
Removal of public official; procedures; costs. Provides that an error or omission in the form of a petition for removal or in the statement of the grounds or reasons for removal shall not suffice to dismiss the petition unless the error or omission is material in determining whether statutory requirements have been met. The bill provides further that no person who signs or circulates a petition for the removal of an official (i) shall be liable for any costs associated with removal proceedings conducted pursuant to the petition, including attorney fees incurred by any other party or court costs, or (ii) shall have sanctions imposed against him pursuant to 8.01-271.1. The court may assess such costs or impose such sanctions only if it finds by clear and convincing evidence that the petitioner acted maliciously. Amends § 24.2-233 (“Removal of elected and certain appointed officers by courts.”), § 24.2-235 (“Procedure.”), § 24.2-238 (“Costs.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
