This resolution from the House of Representatives of Montana recommends that the Supreme Court adopt rules for the temporary admission of out-of-state lawyers to the Montana bar. The resolution highlights the ongoing staffing shortages faced by the Office of State Public Defender and the slow process for out-of-state lawyers to gain admission. It points to similar rules in states like North Dakota, Indiana, and Missouri that allow out-of-state lawyers to practice temporarily under the supervision of a licensed attorney, suggesting that a similar approach would benefit both the Office of State Public Defender and the residents of Montana.

The resolution specifically calls for the adoption of rules akin to North Dakota's Admission to Practice Rule 6.1, allowing out-of-state lawyers in good standing to be temporarily admitted to practice law in Montana for a period of up to one year, with minimal barriers to entry. Additionally, it mandates that the Secretary of State send copies of this resolution to each of the seven justices of the Supreme Court and the admissions administrator of the State Bar.