Subcommittee backs multiple judgeship bills, including Court of Appeals expansion The subcommittee voted unanimously to report and refer a block of judgeship bills (HB 443 incorporating HB 46 and HB 194) and HB 1485, which increases Court of Appeals seats from 17 to 21, revises en banc rules and allows summary affirmances; both measures were reported to appropriations after amendments.

Virginia's House Courts Subcommittee is making moves to tackle lengthy trial delays by expanding the judgeship ranks and revamping appellate procedures.

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