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HJ 315·VA·house

Election of Circuit Court Judges, General District Court Judges, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Judges.

Passed One ChamberFiled Mar 13, 2026
Sponsor: Michelle Lopes Maldonado
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Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ315ER)

Apr 16, 2026

Summary

The House and Senate passed a joint resolution directing elections for a list of Circuit Court, General District Court, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court judges in Virginia. It sets eight‑year terms for circuit judges and six‑year terms for the other judges, and specifies the exact commencement dates for each seat. The resolution also creates a three‑member joint committee to tally votes and report the results to each chamber.

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