21-04-2025
WV Supreme Court Justice Walker announces retirement
CHARLESTON, (WBOY) — West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Beth Walker announced Monday that she would be retiring from the position soon.
According to a release from the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, Walker plans to retire on June 27 after serving as a justice for more than 8 years, the longest tenure of any other justice currently on the court.
Walker served as Chief Justice in 2019 and 2023.
'I am grateful to the people of this state who elected me,' Justice Walker said. 'During my tenure, we have achieved significant success in their name. We have restored public trust in the judicial branch of government by increasing transparency, accountability, and impartiality while returning the focus of the judiciary to the rule of law. We have established a cooperative functioning relationship with both the legislative and executive branches, which I hope endures for years to come.'
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Justice Walker submitted her intent to retire notice to Chief Justice Wooton and Gov. Patrick Morrisey over the weekend. The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission will collect applications, conduct interviews and make recommendations to Gov. Morrisey, who will appoint a replacement. In 2028, the position will be placed on the primary election ballot.
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