Montana SB385 establishes a government claims court to handle civil actions involving state actions.

Montana SB385 creates a government claims court to handle civil actions involving state actions, including claims for unconstitutionality, illegality, and petitions for judicial review. The court has jurisdiction over claims against the state, except for challenges to local zoning regulations. Judges are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate, serving staggered 6-year terms. The court uses Montana Rules of Civil Procedure and Evidence, and its decisions have the same force as those of district courts. The court has offices in Helena and jurisdiction statewide.

Montana SB385 establishes a government claims court to handle civil actions involving state actions.

Montana SB385 creates a government claims court to handle civil actions involving state actions, including claims for unconstitutionality, illegality, and petitions for judicial review. The court has jurisdiction over claims against the state, except for challenges to local zoning regulations. Judges are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate, serving staggered 6-year terms. The court uses Montana Rules of Civil Procedure and Evidence, and its decisions have the same force as those of district courts. The court has offices in Helena and jurisdiction statewide.