The court shall designate one of its justices to be chief justice of the court for such term as the court may determine by order made and entered of record. In the absence of the chief justice, any other justice designated by the justices present shall act as chief justice. Any reference in the Constitution of this state, in this code or elsewhere in law to the president of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals shall henceforth be construed to mean the chief justice of such court.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 51. Courts and Their Officers
Article 1. Supreme Court of Appeals
§51-1-7. Warrant of Judges Appointing Special Term
§51-1-8. Hearing of Cases at Special Term
§51-1-9. What Cases May Be Decided at Regular or Special Term
§51-1-16. Director and Assistant Directors Not to Practice Law
§51-1-17. Administrative Office of Supreme Court of Appeals -- Duties of Director
§51-1-18. Same -- Annual Report of Activities and Estimates of Expenditures
§51-1-20. Feasibility Study of One Day-One Trial Jury Selection System
§51-1-21. Authority to Maintain Domestic Violence Database
§51-1-22. Court Advanced Technology Subscription Fund Created