j OuIGINAL 08/15/2023
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: PR 07-0011
PR 07-0011 FILED
AUG 15 2023
Bowen Greenwood
Clerk of Supreme Court
State or Montana
IN THE MA11ER OF CALLING A RETIRED
ORDER
DISTRICT JUDGE TO ACTIVE SERVICE
The Honorable Robert L. Deschamps III, Judge of the District Court for the Fourth
Judicial District of the State of Montana, has requested the assistance of retired District
Judge Karen S. Townsend to assume jurisdiction of the Law and Motion calendar in
Missoula County on October 17, 2023.
Judge Townsend has retired under the provisions of the Montana Judges'
Retirement System and, being subject to call for duty pursuant to § 19-5-103(a) and (b),
MCA, has advised that she is agreeable to assisting the Fourth Judicial District Court with
the above-listed matter.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED:
1. The Honorable Karen S. Townsend, retired District Judge, is hereby called to
active service in the District Court of the Fourth Judicial District of the State of Montana,
to assume judicial authority of the Law and Motion calendar in Missoula County on
October 17, 2023. Judge Townsend is hereby authorized to proceed with any and all
necessary hearings, opinions, and orders, including fmal resolution of said matters.
2. For all active service, Judge Townsend shall be paid the salary compensation to
which she is entitled by § 19-5-103(2)(b), MCA, and actual expenses, if any, shall be
reimbursed.
3. A copy of this Order shall be filed with the Clerk of Court of Missoula County,
with the request that this Order be sent to all counsel of record in the above-listed matters.
4. A copy of this Order shall also be furnished to the Honorable Robert L.
Deschamps III, the Honorable Karen S. Townsend, and to Cathy Pennie, Office of the
Supreme Court Administrator.
The Chief Justice enters this Order pursuant to Article VII, Section 6(3) of the 1972
Montana Constitution, and statutes enacted in conformity therewith and in implementation
thereof. 4/-1-.
DATED this 16- day of August, 2023.
Chief Justice
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