Opinion
PR 07-0011
01-02-2024
IN THE MATTER OF CALLING A RETIRED DISTRICT JUDGE TO ACTIVE SERVICE
ORDER
Honorable Kay dee Snipes Ruiz, Judge of the District Court of the Twelfth Judicial District of the State of Montana, has requested the assistance of retired District Judge Robert G. Olson to assist the Twelfth Judicial District Court with cases as needed, including emergency dependent neglect hearings, detention hearings in youth matters, bond and bail hearings, approve new criminal filings, search warrants, arrest warrants, investigative subpoenas, and the Law and Motion calendar in Chouteau County, from January 8, 2024, to March 4, 2024.
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 Twelfth Judicial District Court with the above-listed matters.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED:
1. Honorable Robert G. Olson, retired District Judge, is hereby called to active service in the District Court of the Twelfth Judicial District of the State of Montana to assist with cases as needed, including emergency dependent neglect hearings, detention hearings in youth matters, bond and bail hearings, approve new criminal filings, search warrants, arrest warrants, investigative subpoenas, and the Law and Motion calendar in Chouteau County, from January 8, 2024, to March 4, 2024.
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 Clerks of Court of Chouteau, Hill, and Liberty Counties, 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 Honorable Kaydee Snipes Ruiz, 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.