House Bill 2021 aims to amend the Code of West Virginia by modifying the responsibilities of the court security board regarding the appointment of bailiffs. The bill introduces a new provision that grants the Sheriff of the county where the bailiff will serve the authority to make final determinations on the qualifications and appropriateness of specific law enforcement officers for the bailiff position. This change is intended to enhance the decision-making process regarding who is deemed suitable to serve as a bailiff in court facilities.

Additionally, the bill maintains the existing structure of the court security board, which consists of seven members, including representatives from various judicial and law enforcement associations. The board is responsible for compiling a list of certified law enforcement officers eligible to serve as bailiffs, which will be made available to county sheriffs for recruitment purposes. Overall, the bill seeks to streamline the process of appointing bailiffs by placing the final approval authority in the hands of local sheriffs.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 51-3-15