The bill amends West Virginia Code § 58-5-4, which pertains to the time frame for filing appeals in the Intermediate Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Appeals. It removes the previous stipulation that no petition for appeal could be presented more than four months after the judgment was rendered, and that circuit court judges could extend this period by a maximum of two months under certain conditions.

Instead, the new language establishes that the time for filing a notice of appeal, perfecting an appeal, and submitting related documents will now be governed by rules set forth by the Supreme Court of Appeals. This change aims to streamline the appeal process and provide clearer guidelines for appellants regarding the timing of their filings.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 58-5-4
Engrossed Version: 58-5-4