FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: March 23, 2021
Time Requested: 01:13 PM
Agency: Supreme Court of Appeals
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
2607 Comm. Sub2 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
2021
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2022
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation)
1. Estmated Total Cost 0 8,837,550 7,551,950
Personal Services 0 6,016,950 6,016,950
Current Expenses 0 1,535,000 1,535,000
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: Sue Racer-Troy
    Email Address: sue.troy@courtswv.gov