SB45

Create a judicial performance evaluation commission and system

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Montana SB45 establishes a judicial performance evaluation system and commission to assess district court judges and supreme court justices.

Montana SB45 creates a judicial performance evaluation commission to assess the performance of district court judges and supreme court justices. The commission will conduct surveys, compile reports, and make them publicly available. Evaluations consider factors like legal ability, judicial conduct, and courtroom demeanor. The commission consists of 11 members appointed by various state authorities and is allocated to the Department of Justice for administrative purposes.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

56 Yea

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44 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

9:30 AM

House Appropriations Hearing

Mar 25, 2025

8:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

May 19, 2025

Senate

Chapter Number Assigned

May 13, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by Governor

May 8, 2025

Senate

(S) Transmitted to Governor