Opinion
PR 07-0011
06-14-2023
IN THE MATTER OF CALLING A RETIRED DISTRICT JUDGE TO ACTIVE SERVICE
ORDER
The Honorable Molly Owen, Judge of the District Court for the Twentieth Judicial District of the State of Montana, has requested the assistance of retired District Judge James A. Manley to assume jurisdiction of the Law and Motion calendar in Lake County and Sanders County July 10 through 28, 2023.
Judge Manley 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 Twentieth Judicial District Court with the above-listed matters.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED:
1. The Honorable James A. Manley, retired District Judge, is hereby called to active service in the District Court of the Twentieth Judicial District of the State of Montana, to assume judicial authority of the Law and Motion calendar in Lake County and Sanders County July 10 through 28, 2023. Judge Manley 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 Manley 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 Lake County and Sanders 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 Molly Owen, the Honorable James A. Manley, 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.