To establish civil liability for judges who knowingly violate the law, conduct unlawful hearings, or abuse litigants in the performance of their duties

HB 3464 establishes civil liability for West Virginia judges who knowingly violate laws, conduct unlawful hearings, or abuse litigants in their judicial duties. It removes judicial immunity for "willful misconduct," requiring clear evidence of such actions before a civil suit can be filed. Plaintiffs may seek compensatory damages, punitive damages for egregious cases, and attorney fees, but must first report misconduct to a judicial oversight body. The bill creates a 5-year statute of limitations, mandates public reporting of investigations, and allows disciplinary actions like suspension for proven misconduct, while protecting good-faith judicial decisions.