Judges; maximum number in each judicial circuit.
Summary
Maximum number of judges in each judicial circuit. Increases from five to six the maximum number of judges authorized in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit. This bill is a recommendation of the Judicial Council of Virginia.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 26, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2026
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Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Feb 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)
lower
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal
lower
Dec 26, 2025
Committee
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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