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MN SF2428

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2012

Primary Sponsor

John Harrington

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Origin

Senate

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Changes Board on Judicial Standards review of district judge compliance with 90-day disposition requirements from annual to monthly reviews.

  • Requires state judicial information system director to notify the Board on Judicial Standards when a case exceeds 90 days without disposition.

  • Upon first 90-day infraction, the director notifies the board and refers the matter to the chief judge of the judicial district.

  • Upon second 90-day infraction within five years of the first, the chief judge must develop a written remedial plan within 45 days including measures for timely decisions, compliance timelines, and audit procedures.

  • Upon third 90-day infraction within five years of the first infraction, the Board on Judicial Standards takes immediate action without referral to the chief judge.

Legislative Description

District judge disposition compliance requirement monthly review authorization

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety

3/13/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Public Safety3/13/2012

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