Adding a Judge to Sixth Judicial District
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Bill Summary - 24LSO-0438 Bill No.: SF0053 Effective: 7/1/2024 LSO No.: 24LSO-0438 Enrolled Act No.: SEA No. 0043 Chapter No.: 79 Prime Sponsor: Landen Catch Title: Sixth judicial district-number of judges. Has Report: No Subject: Authorizing an additional district judge in the Sixth Judicial District and associated funding. Summary/Major Elements: This act authorizes one (1) additional district judge position in the Sixth Judicial District (Campbell, Crook, and Weston Counties). The act provides biennial funding and positions for the new district judge position. The act requires that suitable judicial facilities be provided in the Sixth Judicial District for the new judge. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.
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The sponsor explains that a new courtroom in Campbell County has been built and approved by the Chief Justice, requiring legislative action to staff the position. He argues this individual bill is more appropriate than going through the budget process.
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