FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: January 23, 2020
Time Requested: 04:36 PM
Agency: Supreme Court of Appeals
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
1742 Comm. Sub. SB275
CBD Subject: Courts


FUND(S):

GENERAL REVENUE

Sources of Revenue:

General Fund

Legislation creates:

Creates New Expense



Fiscal Note Summary


Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.


This bill will increase costs by creating an intermediate appellate court with two geographical districts: Northern District and Southern District. Each district will consist of a panel of three judges.



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2020
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2021
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation)
1. Estmated Total Cost 0 7,630,350 6,344,750
Personal Services 0 4,839,750 4,839,750
Current Expenses 0 1,505,000 1,505,000
Repairs and Alterations 0 0 0
Assets 0 1,285,600 0
Other 0 0 0
2. Estimated Total Revenues 0 0 0


Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):


Increase in personal services for judges and staff in intermediate appellate court. Asset costs in first year reflect start-up costs such as technology, furniture, and equipment. Current expenses are on-going costs of operating intermediate appellate court.



Memorandum






    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Joseph Armstrong
    Email Address: Joseph.Armstrong@courtswv.gov