Judges; nominations for election to juvenile and domestic relations district court.
Summary
House Resolution 804 is a nomination resolution that names eleven attorneys to be elected as judges of various juvenile and domestic relations district court judgeships across Virginia. The resolution lists each nominee, their locality, the judicial district they would serve, and the start date and six-year term for each judgeship. It is an administrative personnel measure rather than a policy bill, and it does not create new programs, rights, or regulatory requirements.
The resolution’s practical effect is to advance the selection process for juvenile and domestic relations district court judges by formally nominating the listed individuals for election to their respective seats. Because these courts handle matters involving juveniles, custody, support, family-related issues, and other domestic relations cases, the nominations affect the composition and operation of a significant part of Virginia’s trial court system. The resolution itself does not amend the Code of Virginia, but it supports the constitutional and statutory process for filling judicial vacancies and terms in the Commonwealth’s district courts.
Impact
HR 804 does not change substantive state law or amend any statutes; instead, it authorizes the House of Delegates’ nominations of specific individuals for election to juvenile and domestic relations district court judgeships. Its impact is institutional and procedural, affecting the staffing of courts in multiple judicial districts and, indirectly, the administration of family and juvenile justice matters statewide.
Sentiment
The bill appears to have been received very positively and without controversy. It was adopted by the House unanimously, 97-0, indicating broad bipartisan agreement or at least no recorded opposition to the slate of judicial nominees. No committee debate or dissenting remarks are available in the provided materials.
Contention
There is no documented contention in the available record. Because the resolution concerns judicial nominations rather than policy changes, any disagreement would likely have centered on individual nominees, qualifications, or district representation, but no such concerns are reflected in the vote or transcripts provided. The absence of committee discussion and the unanimous floor vote suggest the nominations were largely uncontroversial.