SB45

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.