This bill proposes to amend West Virginia Code §50-1-11 by eliminating the requirement for the Supreme Court of Appeals to provide magistrates with hard copies of the West Virginia Code. The current law mandates that the administrative director of the Supreme Court supply each magistrate with a current copy of the code, which is designated as state property. The proposed change aims to relieve the Supreme Court of this obligation, thereby streamlining the responsibilities of the court and potentially reducing costs associated with printing and distributing these copies.

In addition to this deletion, the bill maintains existing provisions regarding the determination of magistrate office locations, which are subject to the rules of the Supreme Court and may require multiple locations based on geographic or population needs. It also stipulates that counties will cover expenses related to office acquisition and utilities, while the state will handle other costs such as furniture and supplies. Furthermore, magistrates serving at multiple locations will continue to receive travel expense reimbursements at a rate consistent with other judicial branch officers.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 50-1-11