Judges; increases number in circuit and district courts. (SB317)

Introduced By

Sen. Jill Holtzman Vogel (R-Winchester) with support from co-patron Sen. Mark Obenshain (R-Harrisonburg)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Number of circuit and district court judges in the 20th and 26th Circuits/Districts. Increases the number of circuit, general district, and juvenile court judges authorized for the 20th and 26th Judicial Circuits in accordance with a study report issued by the National Center for State Courts. These adjustments are also recommended by the Judicial Council and by the Committee on District Courts. The 20th Judicial Circuit consists of Loudoun, Rappahannock, and Fauquier Counties and the 26th Judicial Circuit and District consists of the Cities of Harrisonburg and Winchester and the Counties of Clarke, Frederick, Page, Rockingham, Shenandoah, and Warren. Read the Bill »

Status

01/22/2014: Merged into SB443

History

DateAction
01/06/2014Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14103295D
01/06/2014Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/22/2014Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB443-Norment) (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)