The bill amends several sections of the West Virginia Code to clarify the rules surrounding courthouse closures and legal holidays. It defines "day of local significance" as a date when local events make court business impractical and establishes procedures for designating such days. The bill also specifies that if a legal holiday, weather or emergency day, or day of local significance falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or other designated day, the next business day will be considered the intended date for court proceedings or acts. Additionally, it clarifies that the Supreme Court of Appeals' rules govern the timing of court-related matters in relation to these designated days.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the responsibilities of county commissions regarding courthouse operations, stating that courthouses must be open Monday through Friday, with closures only permitted on legal holidays or designated days. It allows county commissions to decide whether to keep courthouses open on Saturdays and to set their hours. The legislation aims to ensure that the public is informed about courthouse operations while accommodating local events that may affect court business.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 2-2-1, 2-2-2, 7-3-2
Enrolled Version: 2-2-1, 2-2-2, 7-3-2