Montana Supreme Court

Despite Republican leaders’ pledge to reshape the judiciary in Montana, the Legislature doesn’t appear to have had the appetite to increase the partisanship of the state’s courts this session.

A 90-day suspension of Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen's law license would mean he couldn't carry out the duties of his office.

Montana's highest court questioned homeowners and their neighbors about where to draw the line between commercial and residential property uses.

One bill would make Clerk of Supreme Court appointed position, other would make the court administrator appointed by just the chief justice.

Montana has seven justices serving on its Supreme Court, but freshman legislator Rep. Lukas Schubert, R-Kalispell, believes that is too large of a judicial bench for a small state.

Newly-elected Cory Swanson told a joint session of the Legislature to avoid going too far in their judicial reform efforts and encroaching on the co-equal branch of government.

The Montana House and Senate voted Thursday on seven Republican-sponsored bills that would make changes to the state’s judicial branch and legal system.

Republican bills would change how Montana’s courts operate, after lawmakers accused judges of overstepping their authority.

Jim Elliott writes, "The Republican party in Montana is hoping to enact laws that can help elect courts that are more in tune with Republican thinking."

Attorneys for the state’s top lawyer say he was denied free speech, due process and at a minimum, case should be sent back