SB793

Relating to courthouse closures on certain days

Complete·4/1/26

West Virginia SB793 clarifies courthouse closures on holidays and special days.

West Virginia SB793 amends the Code of West Virginia to clarify courthouse closures on certain days. It defines legal holidays, weather or other emergency days, and days of local significance. The bill specifies that courthouses may be closed on Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, weather or other emergency days, and days of local significance. It also outlines procedures for designating days of local significance and clarifies the effect of these closures on court proceedings and timing matters.

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Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

92 Yea

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0 Nay

7 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 11

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

Feb 11

3:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting

History

Apr 1

Senate

Approved by Governor 4/1/2026

Mar 18

Senate

To Governor 3/18/2026

Mar 14

Senate

House Message received