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MT SB284
Bill
AI Summary
- Combines the 10th and 14th Judicial Districts into a single district, reducing Montana's total judicial districts from 22 to 21
- Adds one judge to the 13th Judicial District (Yellowstone County), increasing from 8 to 9 judges to address workload equivalent to 13.9 judges
- The 10th Judicial District currently has workload equal to 0.7 of a full-time judge and the 14th has 0.4, combining to only 1.1 full-time equivalent
- District reorganization takes effect January 6, 2031, or upon a vacancy in either the 10th or 14th district, whichever occurs first
- The new 9th judge position in the 13th district will be filled by gubernatorial appointment with senate confirmation, with a full 6-year term election held in November 2030
Legislative Description
Revise district court laws
Judges and Justices
Last Action
(S) Died in Process
5/23/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/10/2025
Full Bill Text
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