I have read this 3 times, and I still dont completely understand it.  I understand about the judges terms and what not, but what is this court?  Is this a good thing?

https://wvmetronews.com/2022/05/20/new-intermediate-court-chooses-greear-as-first-chief-judge-announces-satellite-locations/

“You know, to some extent we’re flying this airplane as we’re building it so we’re trying to make sure we at least don’t crash,” Hutchison said.

Looks like another level in the appeals process for civil cases and such. Doesn't handle criminal cases so I guess that will take some load off the State Supreme Court. Good thing? Maybe. But when has the .gov done a good thing?

http://www.courtswv.gov/lower-courts/intermediate-court.html

Looks like a faster and less expensive appellate court option for smaller civil and family court cases.

Ok, that link clears some things up.  But Justice made up a new court, appointed who he wanted, then they will be in an elected position over the next few years?  Is that correct?

I dont know any of the judges or anything.  So I have no opinion on them.  But I do kinda wonder what cases will be in front of them at the beginning before they are elected.  I mean, if they knew about this awhile ago, why not put them on a ballot.

Again, I may be way out of my league on this.  Some things I can admit I am a dumbass on.

The legislature created the court.  The governor appointed the initial three justices and they will serve revolving terms that will be elected in the future.