HB4091

Removal of elected and certain appointed officers by courts.

Introduced·1/14/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB4091 allows courts to remove elected and certain appointed officers for neglect, misuse, incompetence, misdemeanor conviction, or.

West Virginia HB4091 amends the state code to allow circuit courts to remove from office any elected officer or appointed officer filling an elective position. The court may act upon petition if the officer neglects a clear duty, misuses the office, or is incompetent, affecting office conduct. The court may also remove an officer convicted of a misdemeanor or, after all appeals are exhausted, a felony. The petition must be signed by 15% of registered voters in the officer's jurisdiction.

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History

Jan 14

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 14

House

To Judiciary

Jan 14

House

Introduced in House