3-5-114. Qualifications. Any of the following individuals may act as a judge pro tempore:
(1) a member of the bar of the state who meets the qualifications for judge of the district court as provided in 3-5-202;
(2) a retired judge of the district court;
(3) a justice of the peace for a justice's court of record, provided for in 3-10-101;
(4) a municipal court judge; or
(5) a retired justice of the supreme court.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 663, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 389, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 557, L. 2005.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Part 1. Definition of Districts and Assignment of Judges
3-5-101. Judicial districts defined
3-5-103. through 3-5-110 reserved
3-5-111. District courts presided over by judges of other districts
3-5-112. Authority of chief justice
3-5-113. Judges pro tempore -- special masters -- scope of authority in criminal and civil cases
3-5-115. Agreement, petition, and appointment of judge pro tempore -- waiver of jury trial
3-5-116. Compensation -- expenses
3-5-119. through 3-5-121 reserved
3-5-122. Judge pro tempore or special master in criminal cases -- appointment
3-5-124. Standing masters -- reference -- powers
3-5-125. Standing masters -- proceedings -- meetings -- witnesses -- statements of account