Judicial Nominations

The Montana Supreme Court ruled that a law abolishing Montana’s Judicial Nomination Commission, which screened applicants for court vacancies, does not violate the state’s Constitution. The law allows the governor to appoint eligible candidates if they have letters of support from three Montana residents.

HELENA, Mont. — The Montana Supreme Court ruled that a law abolishing the state’s Judicial Nomination Commission, which screened applicants for court vacancies, does not violate the state’s Constitution. The law allows the governor to appoint eligible candidates if they have letters of support from three Montana residents.

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