Gov. Justice receives letter of retirement from Supreme Court Justice Robin Jean Davis

8/14/2018

CHARLESTON, WV – Today Gov. Jim Justice accepted a letter received yesterday evening from Supreme Court Justice Robin Jean Davis indicating that she is retiring from the court effective Monday, August 13, 2018.

“Today my general counsel will provide the necessary documentation to the Secretary of State’s office so that the special election process may begin immediately for this vacancy. The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission will immediately begin the process of filling this vacancy with an appointee to serve as a justice until the people of West Virginia elect a new justice in a special election,” Gov. Justice said.

Gov. Justice also sent a letter to Justice Davis acknowledging her retirement and thanked her, on behalf of the people of West Virginia, for her public service during her tenure on the State Supreme Court.

View Justice Davis' letter here.

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