This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize the maintenance of digital court records alongside physical records. It outlines the duties of the clerk of the Supreme Court of Appeals, specifying that the clerk or designated staff must preserve both digital and physical court records. The bill also requires that court orders be entered either in a physical book or kept digitally, thereby modernizing the record-keeping process.

Additionally, the bill removes the requirement for court orders to be signed by a judge or presiding officer, streamlining the process for entering orders into the record. This change aims to enhance efficiency in court operations and reflects a shift towards digital documentation in the judicial system. Overall, the bill seeks to modernize court record-keeping practices in West Virginia.

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