This bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to establish that the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court will appoint and direct the Court Administrator. Specifically, it modifies Sections 3-1-130, 3-1-701, and 3-1-702. The amendments include changing the language to specify that the Court Administrator will operate under the direction of the Chief Justice rather than the Supreme Court as a whole. Additionally, the bill allows for the judicial branch personnel plan to include various administrative aspects, with the term "may" being inserted to indicate flexibility in its application.

The bill also provides for an immediate effective date and retroactive applicability to court administrators appointed before the effective date. This means that the changes will take effect as soon as the bill is passed and will apply to past appointments, ensuring continuity in the administration of the judicial branch. Overall, the legislation aims to clarify the role and authority of the Court Administrator within the judicial system of Montana.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 3-1-130, 3-1-701, 3-1-702
SB0342_1(1): 3-1-130, 3-1-701, 3-1-702
SB0342_1(2): 3-1-130, 3-1-701, 3-1-702
SB0342_1(3): 3-1-130, 3-1-701, 3-1-702
SB0342_1(4): 3-1-130, 3-1-701, 3-1-702
SB0342_1(5): 3-1-130, 3-1-701, 3-1-702
SB0342_1: 3-1-130, 3-1-701, 3-1-702
SB0342_X(1): 3-1-130, 3-1-701, 3-1-702
SB0342_X(10): 3-1-130, 3-1-701, 3-1-702
SB0342_X(11): 3-1-130, 3-1-701, 3-1-702
SB0342_X(12): 3-1-130, 3-1-701, 3-1-702
SB0342_X(2): 3-1-130, 3-1-701, 3-1-702
SB0342_X(3): 3-1-130, 3-1-701, 3-1-702
SB0342_X(4): 3-1-130, 3-1-701, 3-1-702
SB0342_X(5): 3-1-130, 3-1-701, 3-1-702
SB0342_X(6): 3-1-130, 3-1-701, 3-1-702
SB0342_X(7): 3-1-130, 3-1-701, 3-1-702
SB0342_X(8): 3-1-130, 3-1-701, 3-1-702
SB0342_X(9): 3-1-130, 3-1-701, 3-1-702
SB0342_X: 3-1-130, 3-1-701, 3-1-702