Commission on Courts of Limited Jurisdiction
The Commission on Courts of Limited Jurisdiction was created by order of the Montana Supreme Court. The Commission identifies educational needs and supervises programs that result in judge certification.
Membership is comprised of six limited jurisdiction court judges, a district court judge, a representative of a city and a county government, the president of the limited jurisdiction court clerks' association, and a member of the State Bar of Montana. Members are appointed by the Supreme Court and serve staggered four-year terms. Members may serve more than one term. The OCA provides staff support to the Commission.
The Commission provides two mandatory education conferences each year for the Judges of the Courts of Limited Jurisdiction. It also provides certification testing every four years and Judges must receive a passing score to remain in office.
Finally, the Commission plans and supervises an annual conference for clerks of limited jurisdiction courts and publishes a clerks' manual.
COMMISSION ON COURTS OF LIMITED JURISDICTION – Current as of February, 2004
Hon. Johnny D. Seiffert, Chairman |
Hon. Mary Jane McCalla Knisely, Vice Chair Billings Municipal Court P.O. Box 1178 Billings, MT 59103 Telephone 247-8650 Fax 657-3075 Term – 6/30/06 |
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| Paul J. Luwe Attorney at Law 411 East Main Street Bozeman, MT 59715-0640 Telephone 582-2309 Fax 582-2302 Term – 6/30/06 |
Hon. David Ortley Justice Court 800 South Main Kalispell, MT 59901 Telephone 758-5643 Fax 758-5842 |
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| Hon. Douglas Harkin District Court 200 West Broadway Missoula, MT 59802 Telephone 523-4774 Fax 523-4739 Term – 6/30/06 |
Hon. Gayle Stahl Justice/City Court P.O. Box 1396 Malta, MT 59538 Telephone 654-1118 Fax 758-5842 |
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| Hon. Scott Wyckman Justice of the Peace 615 South 165 th Ave. Bozeman, MT 59715 Telephone 582-2191 Fax 582-2163 |
Prof. Margaret Tonon School of Law University of Montana Missoula, MT 59812 Telephone 243-5597 Fax 243-2576 |
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| Hon. Perry Miller City Court P.O. Box 1266 Chinook, MT 59013 Telephone 357-2335 Fax 353-2721 Term – 6/30/06 |
Sharon Skaggs, President MJC&MCCA Justice Court P.O. Box 35032 Billings, MT 59107 Telephone 256-2895 Fax 256-2898 Term – Upon presidency ending |
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| SUPREME COURT LIAISON Justice James C. Nelson Justice Building - Room 425 215 North Sanders Helena, MT 59620 Telephone 444-5570 Fax 444-3274 |
M. Shaun Donovan County Attorney 300 River P.O. Box 339 Superior, MT 59872 Telephone 822-3535 Fax 822-3579 Term – 6/30/06 |
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Beth McLaughlin |
301 South Park Avenue, Room 328 |
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Karen Sedlock |
301 South Park Avenue, Room 328 Helena, MT 59620 office 841-2966 fax 841-2955 |
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Composed of : one District Judge, one city representative, one county representative, one State Bar representative, one small community City Judge, one large community City Judge, one small community JP, one large community JP, one member at large, the President of the Montana Magistrates Association, and the president of the Montana Justice, City and Municipal Court Clerks Assoc.
