This bill aims to amend and update the existing statute regarding the time for filing appeals in West Virginia. Specifically, it removes the previous requirement that no petition for appeal can be presented more than four months after a judgment, along with the provision allowing circuit court judges to extend this period for good cause. The bill recognizes that the process for initiating appeals has evolved, and therefore, it eliminates outdated language related to the filing of a "petition."

The new legal language inserted into the statute clarifies that the time for filing a notice of appeal, perfecting an appeal, and submitting related documents to the Intermediate Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Appeals will now adhere to the rules established by the Supreme Court of Appeals. This change is intended to streamline the appeals process and ensure that it aligns with current judicial practices.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 58-5-4