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HB 606 Judges; maximum number in circuit, general district, and juvenile courts, etc.

Introduced by: Jackson H. Miller | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Number of circuit and district court judges. Increases and decreases the number of circuit, general district, and juvenile court judges authorized for each judicial circuit and district in accordance with a study report issued by the National Center for State Courts. These adjustments are recommended by the Judicial Council and by the Committee on District Courts. The bill also requires the Chief Justice to designate any judge serving in a circuit or district where the number of authorized judges is reduced after July 1, 2014, to provide assistance to any other circuit or district. This bill is identical to SB 443.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Number of circuit and district court judges. Increases and decreases the number of circuit, general district, and juvenile court judges authorized for each judicial circuit and district based on needs identified in a study report issued by the National Center for State Courts. 

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Number of circuit and district court judges. Increases and decreases the number of circuit, general district, and juvenile court judges authorized for each judicial circuit and district in accordance with a study report issued by the National Center for State Courts. These adjustments are recommended by the Judicial Council and by the Committee on District Courts.