Courts of Justice Committee certifies five Chesterfield judges, approves Patricia West for recall status

The Courts of Justice Committee met and voted to certify five judicial vacancies in Chesterfield as a single block and to certify Patricia West of the Second Judicial Circuit for recall (re-retired) status. The Chair opened the meeting, confirmed a quorum and moved the items forward for voice votes.

The Chair proposed certifying the five Chesterfield vacancies in a block; after a motion was made and properly seconded, the committee approved the certification by voice vote. "All in favor say I. I. Opposed?" the Chair asked before declaring the judges certified.

The committee then considered a separate request to certify Patricia West for recall status. The Chair asked for a motion to certify West; a motion was made and properly seconded. The committee again approved the motion by voice vote, and the Chair declared Patricia West certified to serve in recall status.

Both approvals were recorded as voice votes with no numerical tallies provided in the meeting record. The Chair then adjourned the meeting.