SB3

West Virginia SB3 allows the Supreme Court of Appeals to set uniform pay scales for judicial support staff.

West Virginia SB3 grants the Supreme Court of Appeals the authority to establish uniform pay scales for all levels of judicial support staff. This includes magistrate assistants, magistrate court clerks, magistrate court deputy clerks, and family court secretary-clerks. The bill aims to enhance recruitment and retention efforts and provide clarity and consistency in the pay structure based on job duties and educational requirements. Salaries for these positions will be determined by the Supreme Court of Appeals, with adjustments possible based on general salary increases for state employees.