Bill > HB1181

This bill modifies the requirements for retired and former justices and judges to be assigned to courts of appeals, regional courts, and other judicial positions. The key changes include reducing the required months of active judicial service from 96 to 72 months, with at least 48 months in an appellate court. The bill adds two new certification requirements: first, judges must now commit to not appearing as an attorney in courts within the jurisdiction of their assigned court for two years, and second, they must agree not to hear cases involving current or former clients during their assignment. The bill maintains existing provisions that require judges to have never been publicly reprimanded, not have been removed from office, and continue to meet annual educational requirements for active judges. These changes apply only to judicial assignments made on or after the bill's effective date, which will be 91 days after the end of the legislative session. The modifications aim to provide more flexibility in judicial assignments while maintaining professional standards and avoiding potential conflicts of interest.

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