Opinion
PR 07-0011
03-31-2022
IN THE MATTER OF CALLING A RETIRED DISTRICT JUDGE TO ACTIVE SERVICE
ORDER
The judges of the Thirteenth Judicial District of the State of Montana have requested the assistance of retired District Judge Wm. Nels Swandal to assume jurisdiction of Yellowstone County Cause No. DV-56-2021-0001523-MT, Gene R. Jarussi v. State of Montana.
Judge Swandal has retired under the provisions of the Montana Judges' Retirement System and, being subject to call for duty pursuant to § 19-5-103, MCA, has advised that he is agreeable to assisting the Thirteenth Judicial District Court with the above-listed matter.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED:
1. The Honorable Wm. Nels Swandal, retired District Judge, is hereby called to active service in the District Court of the Thirteenth Judicial District of the State of Montana, to assume judicial authority of Yellowstone County Cause No. DV-56-2021-0001523-MT, Gene R. Jarussi v. State of Montana, 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 Swandal 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 Thirteenth Judicial District, 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 all judges in the Thirteenth Judicial District, the Honorable Wm. Nels Swandal, 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.