Establishes civil liability for judges in West Virginia who knowingly violate the law, conduct unlawful hearings, or abuse litigants.

The Judicial Accountability and Civil Liability Act creates civil liability for judges in West Virginia who knowingly violate the law, conduct unlawful hearings, or abuse litigants. Judges found guilty of such misconduct can face civil actions, including compensatory and punitive damages, injunctive relief, and attorney's fees. Judicial immunity does not apply to willful misconduct. The judicial oversight body must investigate claims of misconduct, publish an annual report, and make all filings public. Civil actions must be commenced within five years of the misconduct.

Establishes civil liability for judges in West Virginia who knowingly violate the law, conduct unlawful hearings, or abuse litigants.

The Judicial Accountability and Civil Liability Act creates civil liability for judges in West Virginia who knowingly violate the law, conduct unlawful hearings, or abuse litigants. Judges found guilty of such misconduct can face civil actions, including compensatory and punitive damages, injunctive relief, and attorney's fees. Judicial immunity does not apply to willful misconduct. The judicial oversight body must investigate claims of misconduct, publish an annual report, and make all filings public. Civil actions must be commenced within five years of the misconduct.