Opinion
PR 07-0011
01-04-2024
IN THE MATTER OF CALLING A RETIRED DISTRICT JUDGE TO ACTIVE SERVICE
ORDER
Honorable Matthew J. Cuffe, Judge of the District Court for the Nineteenth Judicial District of the State of Montana, has requested the assistance of retired District Judge Robert G. Olson to assume jurisdiction of the Eighth Judicial District Court, Cascade County Cause No. DDV-12-0937, Summer Stricker, Personal Representative of the Estate of Allen J. Longsoldier, Jr. v. Blaine County and Hill County.
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 matter.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED:
1. 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 Eighth Judicial District Court, Cascade County Cause No. DDV-12-0937, Summer Stricker, Personal Representative of the Estate of Allen J. Longsoldier, Jr. v. Blaine County and Hill County, and is hereby authorized to proceed with any and all necessary hearings, opinions, and orders, including final resolution of said matter.
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 matter.
4. A copy of this Order shall also be furnished to Honorable Matthew J. Cuffe, 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.