Opinion
PR 07-0011
01-20-2022
IN THE MATTER OF CALLING A RETIRED DISTRICT JUDGE TO ACTIVE SERVICE
ORDER
The Honorable John W. Parker, Judge of the District Court for the Eighth Judicial District of the State of Montana, has requested the assistance of retired District Judge Mike Salvagni to assume jurisdiction of the Cascade County Adult Drug Treatment Court, when requested by Judge Parker, from February 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022.
Judge Salvagni has retired under the provisions of the Montana Judges' Retirement System and, being subject to call for duty pursuant to § 19-5-103(a) and (b), MCA, has advised that he is agreeable to assisting the Eighth Judicial District Court with the above-listed matters.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED:
1.The Honorable Mike Salvagni, retired District Judge, is hereby called to active service in the District Court of the Eighth Judicial District of the State of Montana, to assume jurisdiction of and preside over the Cascade County Adult Drug Treatment Court when requested from February 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022, and is hereby authorized to proceed with any and all necessary hearings, opinions, and orders, including final resolution of said matters.
2. For all active service, Judge Salvagni shall be paid the salary compensation to which he is entitled by § 19-5-103(2)(b), MCA, and actual expenses, if any, shall be reimbursed.
3. A copy of this Order shall be filed with the Clerk of Court of the Eighth Judicial District, with the request that this Order be publicly posted for all counsel of record in all cases scheduled in the Cascade County Adult Drug Treatment Court on the above-listed dates.
4. A copy of this Order shall also be furnished to the Honorable John W. Parker, the Honorable Mike Salvagni, and to Cathy Pennie, Office of the Supreme Court Administrator.
This Order is entered by the Chief Justice pursuant to Article VII, Section 6(3) of the 1972 Montana Constitution, and statutes enacted in conformity therewith and in implementation thereof.