Article V.

Section 3.

The present Judges of the Supreme Court of Appeals, of the General Court, and of the Superior Courts of Chancery, shall remain in office until the termination of the session of the first Legislature elected under this Constitution, and no longer.

Summary: New section. Transitional provision keeping existing judges in office only until end of first legislative session under new constitution

Election Date: April 1, 1830

Votes For Ratification: 26055

Votes Against Ratification: 15536

Percent for Ratification: 63%

Percent Against Ratification: 37%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1830 Virginia Constitution

Effective Date Source: