Opinion
PR 07-0011
10-10-2023
IN THE MATTER OF CALLING A RETIRED DISTRICT JUDGE TO ACTIVE SERVICE
ORDER
The Honorable John Parker, Judge of the District Court for the Eighth Judicial District of the State of Montana, has requested the assistance of retired District Judge Robert G. Olson to assume jurisdiction of Cascade County Cause Nos. DDR-23-484, In re the Parenting of JX.S. and Minor Children, and DDR 23-0501, Kaitlin Kuhr v. Roderick Hasty.
Judge Olson 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 Robert G. Olson, 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 judicial authority of Cascade County Cause Nos. DDR-23-484, In re the Parenting of J.X.S. And A.M.H., Minor Children, and DDR 23-0501, Kaitlin Kuhr v. Roderick Hasty, 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 Olson 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, Cascade County, with the request that this Order be sent to all counsel of record in the above-listed matters.
4. A copy of this Order shall also be furnished to the Honorable John Parker, the Honorable Robert G. Olson, and to Cathy Pennie, Office of the Supreme Court Administrator.
The Chief Justice enters this Order pursuant to Article VII, Section 6(3) of the 1972 Montana Constitution, and statutes enacted in conformity therewith and in implementation thereof.