This bill amends the existing statute 58-5-4 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to update the regulations surrounding the timing for filing appeals. The current law specifies that no petition for an appeal can be presented more than four months after the judgment, and it allows for a possible extension of up to two months under certain conditions. However, this language is being removed as appeals are no longer initiated by 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 be governed by rules established by the Supreme Court of Appeals. This change aims to streamline the appeal process and ensure that it aligns with current legal practices.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 58-5-4