LEGISLATIVE SUBPOENAS: Rehearing denied of opinion quashing legislative subpoenas stemming from MJA poll pertaining to SB 140… order. [Read more…]
Legislative subpoenas to Court Administrator quashed
LEGISLATIVE SUBPOENAS to Court Administrator stemming from MJA poll pertaining to SB 140 quashed as not serving a valid legislative purpose and overbroad… opinion & order. [Read more…]
Appellate disqualification, Rule of Necessity
APPELLATE DISQUALIFICATION: Rule of Necessity invoked to deny Legislature’s motion to disqualify Supreme Court Justices in test of Legislature’s power to issue investigative subpoenas in connection with alleged misconduct by Judiciary involving MJA poll relating to SB 140… disqualification would apply to every judge and justice in Montana, leaving no judge to adjudicate… opinion & order. [Read more…]
Public defender fee cuts for contract attorneys
PUBLIC DEFENDER FEES for contract attorneys properly found subject to cuts during pendency of representation due to budget shortfalls… Seeley affirmed. [Read more…]
State pay system, MDOT technicians
STATE PAY SYSTEM: MDOT Technician IV/Specialist III pay difference justified by differing qualifications and earning power, [Read more…]