Latest on the civil remedial fees
Brian August 3rd, 2007
In two jurisdictions now, General District Courts have held that the civil remedial fees are unconstitutional. Defense attorneys from all across the state are anxious to also challenge the fees.
The two successful challengers so far have been in the Richmond area (Henrico County and City of Richmond). I, unfortunately, do not know anything about the two judges involved in those cases. It would be interesting to know when they were first appointed and if they have had any political leanings. I would bet our friend Ken, formerly of the Richmond area and now over in Wise, could tell us about these two judges.
What this means politically is anyone’s guess. Ben is doing a good job of keeping score and trying to predict who it hurts, helps, etc. Here is his latest post on the issue.
Henrico circuit court just declared CRF constitutional:
http://www.bobbattlelaw.com/library/Henrico%20Circuit%20Court%20Judge%20Harris%20opinion.pdf