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MN HF2687
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/3/2014
Primary Sponsor
Debra Hilstrom
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AI Summary
- Changes review of district judge compliance with 90-day case disposition requirement from annual to monthly basis through reports provided by the director of the state judicial information system to chief judges
- Chief judges of judicial districts share responsibility with the Board on Judicial Standards for reviewing district judge compliance with the 90-day disposition requirement
- Establishes progressive enforcement system: first 90-day infraction triggers chief judge notification; second infraction within five years requires chief judge to develop written remedial plan with judge within 45 days; third infraction within five years requires Board on Judicial Standards action
- Removes previous provision that withheld judge salary during noncompliance notifications and replaces it with chief judge accountability for taking appropriate corrective action
- Preserves Board on Judicial Standards authority to take action for serious violations and maintains chief judges' duties under Minnesota Code of Judicial Conduct
Legislative Description
District judge disposition monthly review authorized for compliance with 90-day disposition requirement.
Last Action
HF indefinitely postponed
4/29/2014
Committee Referrals
Civil Law3/12/2014
Judiciary Finance and Policy3/3/2014
Full Bill Text
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