Judicial Compensation Commission

The Judicial Compensation Commission was created by the 82nd Legislature, effective June 10, 2016. It is composed of five members, including the Dean of the West Virginia University College of Law, two members appointed by the President of the Senate, and two members appointed by the Speaker of the House. Appointed members serve four year terms.

Upcoming Meetings:

July 28th, 2026 at 1.00 P.M.
Senate Judiciary Committee Room 208W

AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Roll call/Quorum
3. Approval of September 4, 2025 meeting minutes
4. Presentation of 2026 draft report
5. Action on modifying draft report and/or approval of report
6. Other business
7. Adjourn

Members

Susan Brewer, Interim Dean of WVU Law School
Virginia King
Kevin Craig
Steve Rubin

Staff

Nick Stuchell, Counsel
Felisha Sutherland, Clerk

Links

WV Code §4-2C-1 - Establishing the Commission

Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes - September 4, 2025
Meeting Minutes - August 20, 2024
Meeting Minutes - December 21, 2023
Meeting Minutes - October 07, 2022
Meeting Minutes - October 18, 2022
Meeting Minutes - August 19, 2021

Reports

Judicial Compensation Commission Report - 2025
Judicial Compensation Commission Report - August 29, 2024
Judicial Compensation Commission Report - November 9, 2022
Attachment A - Retirement System Details (2022 Report)
Judicial Compensation Commission Report - September 1, 2021
Judicial Compensation Commission Report - August 27, 2020
Judicial Compensation Commission Report - August 20, 2019
Judicial Compensation Commission Report - August 31, 2018
Judicial Compensation Commission Report [Original] - August 31, 2017
Judicial Compensation Commission Report [Final] - December 7, 2017