H.P. 992 - L.D. 1372
Resolve, Directing the Judicial Department to Develop Recommendations to Implement Court Unification
Sec. 1. Convene task force. Resolved: That the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court shall convene a task force to develop recommendations to implement the unification of the Superior and District Courts. The Chief Justice shall select the task force membership, which may include:
1. District Court judges;
2. Superior Court justices;
3. Supreme Judicial Court justices;
4. Court clerks;
5. District attorneys;
6. Legal services representatives;
7. Maine State Bar Association members;
8. Maine Trial Lawyers Association members;
9. Public members; and
10. Any other interested parties; and be it further
Sec. 2. Reports. Resolved: That the task force submit periodic reports to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court. The Chief Justice shall submit to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters an interim report by March 15, 1999 and a final report by December 15, 1999, including any necessary legislation; and be it further
Sec. 3. Drafting assistance. Resolved: That, upon request, the Legislative Council shall provide staff to assist in drafting legislation; and be it further
Sec. 4. Compensation. Resolved: That the members of the task force shall serve without per diem or expenses.
Effective June 30, 1998, unless otherwise indicated.
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