SJ39

Study specialty courts

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Requests a study on the potential benefits of creating a specialty court in Montana to handle specific types of cases.

The bill requests an interim study on the creation of a specialty court in Montana to address specific types of cases, such as constitutional claims and claims involving state agencies. The study will examine Montana's current judicial structure, review specialty court models used in other states, and assess the feasibility and potential benefits of such a court. The study aims to determine if a specialty court would promote judicial efficiency, ensure fair outcomes, and support the district courts' ability to prioritize high-need cases.

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Roll Call Votes

18 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Not Voting

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Calendar

Apr 29, 2025

10:30 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

Apr 18, 2025

7:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 23, 2025

House

(H) Died in Standing Committee

Apr 29, 2025

Senate

(S) Transmitted to House

Apr 29, 2025

House

(H) Referred to Committee (H) Judiciary