ORIGINAL 08/29/2023
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA
Case Number: PR 07-0011
PR 07-0011
AUG 2 9 2023
Bowen Greenwood
Clerk Of Suprorno Court
State Of Montana
IN THE MA I l'ER OF CALLING A RETIRED
ORDER
DISTRICT JUDGE TO ACTIVE SERVICE
The Honorable John Parker, Judge of the District Court for the Eighth Judicial
District of the State of Montana, has requested the assistance of retired District Judge Mike
Salvagni to assurne jurisdiction of the Cascade County Adult Drug Treatment Court in
Department D, on an as-needed basis.
Judge Salvagni 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 he is agreeable to assisting the Eighth Judicial District Court with the
above-listed matters.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED:
1. The Honorable Mike Salvagni, retired District Judge, is hereby called to active
service in the District Court of the Eighth Judicial District of the State of Montana, to
assume judicial authority of the Cascade County Adult Drug Treatment Court in
Department D from the date of this Order through December 31, 2023. Judge Salvagni is
hereby authorized to proceed with any and all necessary hearings, opinions, and orders,
including final resolution of said matters.
2. For all active service, Judge Salvagni shall be paid the salary compensation to
which he 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 Cascade 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 John Parker, the
Honorable Mike Salvagni, 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.
DATED this 't day of August, 2023.
Chief Justice
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