The bill amends sections 51-1-12 and 51-3-4 of the Code of West Virginia to authorize the use of digital court records and outlines the responsibilities of the Clerk of the Supreme Court of Appeals. It mandates that the Clerk, or designated staff, must preserve both digital and physical court records. Additionally, it requires that court orders be entered either in a physical book or maintained digitally by the clerk.

Furthermore, the bill removes the previous requirement that order books must be signed by a judge or presiding officer, streamlining the process for maintaining court records. This legislation is set to take effect 90 days after its passage, which is on June 22, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 51-1-12, 51-3-4
Enrolled Version: 51-1-12, 51-3-4