SB40 HJUD AMT #1  2-26

            The Committee on the Judiciary moved to amend the title of bill to read as follows:

            A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new article, designated §62-16-1, §62-16-2, §62-16-3, §62-16-4, §62-16-5, §62-16-6, §62-16-7, §62-16-8, §62-16-9, §62-16-10, §62-16-11, §62-16-12, §62-16-13 and §62-16-14, all relating to establishing a Military Service Members Court program within Supreme Court of Appeals; providing legislative findings; defining terms; granting authority to oversee court to Administrator of Supreme Court of Appeals; setting forth structure of court; providing for written agreement to participate in court; setting forth incentives for successful participation; providing for sanctions for violation of provisions of court; setting out disposition on successful completion; providing for teams to function within court; setting forth eligibility requirements for participation; setting forth procedure to participate in court; allowing for mental health and drug treatment services for participants; providing for governance of court by Supreme Court of Appeals; setting forth information to be maintained on participants; providing for funding mechanisms which may include court fees; and providing for limitation of liability.