Montana SB20 prohibits retired judges from hearing cases challenging the constitutionality of state statutes.
Montana SB20 amends state law to prohibit retired judges from serving in any case where a party challenges the constitutionality of a state statute. The bill also outlines the conditions under which retired judges can be called to duty, including reimbursement for expenses and compensation for their service. This change aims to ensure that only active judges handle constitutional challenges, potentially affecting the judicial process and the outcomes of such cases.
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