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In December 2023, Swanson announced his candidacy to run for position of chief justice of the Montana Supreme Court. [4] His candidacy was supported by local sheriffs [6] and the Montana Chamber of Commerce. [7] Swanson won the general election held on November 5, 2024, defeating challenger Jeremiah Lynch. [8] He was sworn into office on ...
Longest serving justice in history of the court Frank I. Haswell (1967–1978) Appointed; subsequently served as Chief Justice, 1978–1985 John W. Bonner (1969–1970) Previously Governor of Montana, 1949 to 1953; Died in office, 1970 Gene B. Daly (1970–1983) Appointed, reelected Daniel J. Shea (1977–1985) John C. Sheehy (1978–1991 ...
Rice grew up in eastern Montana, and graduated from Glasgow in 1975. [1] [2] He obtained his pilot's license at 17, and worked in aviation-related jobs while attending Montana State University. [1] He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in political science in 1979, and then earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Montana School of Law in ...
On May 26, 1864, the United States Congress passed the Organic Act, [2] which formed the Montana Territory and established the Territorial Supreme Court. The court consisted of one chief justice and two associate justices, all of whom were appointed by the president of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate; the court's first members were chosen by President Abraham ...
Unlike the Supreme Court, where one justice is specifically nominated to be chief, the office of chief judge rotates among the district court judges. To be chief, a judge must have been in active service on the court for at least one year, be under the age of 65, and have not previously served as chief judge.
Montana District Courts are the state trial courts of general jurisdiction in the U.S. state of Montana.Montana District Courts have original jurisdiction over most civil cases (at law and in equity), civil actions involving monetary claims against the state, criminal felony cases, naturalization proceedings, probate cases, and most writs.
Pages in category "Chief justices of the Montana Supreme Court" The following 20 pages are in this category, out of 20 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
State courts of Montana. Montana Supreme Court [1] Montana District Courts (56 courts, 22 judicial districts) [2] [3] Montana Justice Courts [4] Montana City Courts [4] Montana Municipal Courts [4] Montana Youth Courts, Generally assigned to District Court Judges, cases appealed to the Montana Supreme Court. [5] Montana Worker's Compensation ...