Judicial Accountability and Recall Act

Summary

The bill adds a new article to West Virginia law that lets voters petition to remove state judges before their terms end. It applies to Supreme Court justices, intermediate appellate judges, circuit, family and magistrate judges, and sets signature thresholds and timelines for recall elections. The goal is to increase judicial accountability while preserving independence.

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