Judicial Compensation Commission

The Judicial Compensation Commission was created by the 82nd Legislature, effective June 10, 2016. It is composed of five members, including the Dean of the West Virginia University College of Law, two members appointed by the President of the Senate, and two members appointed by the Speaker of the House. Appointed members serve four year terms.

Upcoming Meetings:

September 4th, 2025 at 10 A.M.

Senate Finance Conference Room 451M

MEMBERS

Amelia Smith Rinehart, Chair, Dean of WVU Law School
Virginia King
Kevin Craig
Steve Rubin

Staff

Melissa Alder, Counsel
Felisha Sutherland, Clerk

LINKS

WV CODE §4-2C-1 - Establishing the Commission

Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes - August 20, 2024
Meeting Minutes - December 21, 2023
Meeting Minutes - October 07, 2022
Meeting Minutes - October 18, 2022
Meeting Minutes - August 19, 2021

Reports

Judicial Compensation Commission Report 08/29/24
Judicial Compensation Commission Report 11/09/2022
Attachment A - Retirement System Details (2022 Report)
Judicial Compensation Commission Report 09/01/21
Judicial Compensation Commission Report 08/27/20
Judicial Compensation Commission Report 08/20/19
Judicial Compensation Commission Report 08/31/18
Judicial Compensation Commission Report [Original] 08/31/17
Judicial Compensation Commission Report [Final] 12/07/17