CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Independent Commission on Judicial Reform will host its final public hearing next week in Charleston.
Previously, the commission held meetings at Marshall University and West Virginia University. The Honorable Sandra Day O’Connor, retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice, attended the one in Morgantown.
The details of the event follow:
• 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29
Senate Judiciary Committee Room (208W), State Capitol, Charleston.
Topic: Judicial Organization. The panel will explore issues surrounding creation of intermediate courts of appeals, courts of chancery, etc.
The Commission will study the need for judicial reforms, such as, but not limited to: adopting a merit-based system of judicial selection, enacting judicial campaign finance reforms or reporting requirements, creating an intermediate court of appeals, proposing constitutional amendments or establishing a court of chancery.
The commission’s findings will be presented to the governor by Nov. 15, 2009. More details to follow on the commission’s Web site, www.judicialreform.wv.gov.