CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission (JVAC) has released the names of the applicants seeking to fill seats on the newly-created West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals.
The three-member court was created by the passage of SB 275 during the 2021 Legislative Session.
The following individuals have applied: John J. Balenovich, S. Benjamin Bryant, Jim Douglas, Robert J. Frank, Daniel W. Greear, Edward Ryan Kennedy, Joseph L. Ludovici, Donald A. Nickerson Jr., Howard R. Nolen, Ronald Reece, Jenna L. Robey, Deanna Ray Rock, James J. Rowe, Thomas E. Scarr, Mychal, Sommer Schulz, Debra Scudiere, Martin P. Sheehan, Mark A. Soria, William J. Stevens, Christine B. Stump, Charles Darren Tallman, Harry C. Taylor, II, Gregory Alan Tucker, Crystal L. Walden and Keith Bryant Walker.
Interviews will be conducted by the JVAC in the coming weeks.​
Governor Justice will appoint three judges for terms of: two-and-one-half years, concluding on Dec. 31, 2024; four-and-one-half years, concluding on Dec. 31, 2026; and six-and-one-half years, concluding on Dec. 31, 2028.
Intermediate Court of Appeals judges will assume their duties by July 1, 2022.
This story will be updated with more information concerning the candidates.