Bill > SB158

This bill modifies the rules governing the Judicial Standards Commission's investigation of judicial officers by requiring the commission to send investigation reports and evidence to the House of Representatives when a complaint is filed against a judicial officer. Specifically, the bill mandates that when the commission initiates an investigation based on a citizen's written complaint, it must provide the House of Representatives with a report and any evidence uncovered during the investigation. The bill also limits when these reports can be made public, stipulating that they can only be released during impeachment proceedings. The report must be provided to the House both after the initial investigation and after any subsequent hearing or review by special masters. The changes aim to increase transparency while also protecting the confidentiality of the initial investigative process, ensuring that potential misconduct by judicial officers can be thoroughly examined by both the commission and the legislative branch.

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https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC0058