SF0028 • 2020

Sixth judicial district-number of district judges.

AN ACT relating to the judiciary; authorizing an additional district judge in the sixth judicial district; specifying conditions for the authorization to be effective; requiring a report; and providing for an effective date.

Budget

Did Not Pass

The latest official action shows that this bill did not move forward in that session.

Sponsor: Senator Von Flatern
Last action: 2020-02-14
Official status: inactive
Effective date: 3/1/2020

Plain English Breakdown

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Adding a Judge to Sixth Judicial District

The bill proposes adding an extra district judge position in the sixth judicial district of Wyoming if certain conditions are met.

What This Bill Does

Allows for one more district judge position in the sixth judicial district.
Requires certification from the chief justice that suitable facilities exist in Campbell County to accommodate the new judge.
Necessitates a report to specific committees before legislation can be enacted to fill the new judge position.

Who It Names or Affects

The sixth judicial district of Wyoming
Campbell County residents and courts

Terms To Know

Certification: Official approval from the chief justice that necessary facilities are ready for a new judge.
Joint Appropriations Committee: A committee responsible for reviewing and approving budget-related legislation.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill did not pass in its session.
It requires specific conditions to be met before the new judge position can be filled.

Bill History

2020-02-14 Senate
S Did not Consider for Introduction Vote
2020-02-10 Senate
S Received for Introduction
2019-12-24 LSO
Bill Number Assigned

Current Bill Text

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20LSO-0215
2020
STATE OF WYOMING
20LSO-0215
Introduced
2.0

SENATE FILE NO. SF0028

Sixth judicial district-number of district judges.

Sponsored by: Senator(s) Von Flatern and Driskill and Representative(s) Barlow and Lindholm

A BILL

for

Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Wyoming:

Section 1
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(a) The sixth judicial district shall be authorized an additional district judge position beyond those authorized under W.S. 5-3-102(a) upon completion of all of the following:

(i) Certification by the chief justice of the Wyoming supreme court that suitable facilities in Campbell county have been completed and are ready for occupancy for the additional district court judge. Adequate facilities shall include a suitable courtroom to accommodate a twelve (12) person jury, offices and other necessary auxiliary facilities. The courtroom, offices and other auxiliary facilities shall be in addition to those existing for district court purposes in Campbell county as of July 1, 2020;

(ii) Delivery of the certification to the joint appropriations committee and the joint judiciary interim committee. Upon receipt of the certification, either committee may sponsor legislation it deems appropriate and necessary to implement the additional district court judge position, to make any necessary appropriations and to authorize any necessary additional support positions; and

(iii) Enactment into law of legislation authorizing the filling of the additional district court judge position.

Section 2
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This act is effective July 1, 2020
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