HB62 Summary

• Amends the process for calling retired justices and judges to interim active duty status, requiring consent of the retired judge and approval from appropriate supervisory judges.

• Retired justices, judges of appeals courts, circuit court judges, and district judges receive additional compensation of $780 per day when called to interim active duty, limited to a maximum of 50 days per calendar year.

• Authorizes discretionary funds held by presiding circuit judges to be used to pay compensation for retired judges serving in interim active duty status.

• Requires certification by the Chief Justice and Administrative Office of Courts that a circuit needs additional judicial resources before retired circuit judges can be called to service, with annual recertification required.

• Effective date: October 1, 2024.