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Re-ref Com On State and Local Government2025-04-08

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Plain Language Summary

This bill expands eligibility for retired judges to serve as emergency judges by allowing judges who previously served on both superior court and district court to be recalled as emergency judges on either court, rather than only the court from which they most recently retired.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue this bill increases the pool of available qualified judges to fill temporary judicial vacancies, which helps reduce court backlogs and delays in case processing.
• •By allowing experienced judges who have served on both court levels to work on either court, the state gains flexibility in deploying judicial resources where they are most needed during emergencies or staffing shortages.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may be concerned that expanding eligibility could reduce incentives for maintaining separate, specialized expertise in district versus superior court functions, or worry about judicial oversight if judges move between court levels.
• •There may also be questions about whether the current pool of emergency judges is insufficient or whether other judicial system improvements would better address court delays.