Access to Justice

Access to Justice Commission - In December, 2008, the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia voted unanimously to create a nine-member statewide Access to Justice Commission dedicated to addressing barriers to justice, including those faced by moderate and low income West Virginians. Additionally, the Court has sent delegates each year since 2006 to the national Equal Justice Conference.

Commission on the Future of the WV Judiciary- Final Report

Task Force to Study Perceived Racial Disparity in the Juvenile Justice System - Final Report

Committee on Equality in the West Virginia Judiciary 1996 Final Report

Law Day - the Commission’s Leadership Team created a Law Day Committee in 2001 to support the expansion of Law Day programs. Founded in 1958 by President Eisenhower, Law Day celebrates the American legal system. Law Day is held on or about May 1 every year. The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia and a number of West Virginia Circuit Courts sponsor various activities in its commemoration.