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This joint resolution disapproves of nine specific rule revisions adopted by the Montana Supreme Court, which cover various legal procedures and standards, including civil procedure, appellate procedure, district court rules, caseload filing standards, electronic filing rules, public access to court records, continuing legal education, lawyer disciplinary enforcement, and judicial standards. The resolution is grounded in Article VII, Section 2 of the Montana Constitution, which allows the legislature to disapprove court rules within two legislative sessions after their promulgation. Additionally, the resolution urges the Montana Supreme Court to provide explanatory testimony about these rules to the 69th Legislature and directs the Secretary of State to distribute copies of the resolution to key judicial and legal organizations, including the Montana Supreme Court, State Bar of Montana, Judicial Standards Commission, and Montana Judges Association. By taking this action, the legislature is exercising its constitutional oversight of judicial rulemaking and seeking greater transparency and accountability in the development of court procedures.

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https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/20251/LC0321