Montana Statutes
§ 3-5-122 — Judge Pro Tempore Or Special Master In Criminal Cases -- Appointment
Montana·Title 3 JUDICIARY, COURTS·Ch. 5 DISTRICT COURTS·Part 1 Definition of Districts and Assignment of Judges
3-5-122 . Judge pro tempore or special master in criminal cases -- appointment.
(1)One or more judges of a judicial district may designate a judge pro tempore or a special master in a criminal case to hear and determine any preliminary, nondispositive matter pending in a criminal case before the court if the district court judge or judges find that the appointment serves justice.
(2)Any of the following individuals may act as a special master in a criminal case:
(a)a justice of the peace or a city judge;
(b)a retired district court judge;
(c)a retired supreme court justice; or
(d)a member of the state bar.
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Legislative History
En. Sec. 2, Ch. 394, L. 1995.
Nearby Sections
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§ 3-5-101
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Through 3-5-110 Reserved§ 3-5-112
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Qualifications§ 3-5-116
Compensation -- Expenses§ 3-5-117
Rooms -- Records§ 3-5-118
Appeals§ 3-5-119
Through 3-5-121 Reserved§ 3-5-123
Repealed