HB2712: Relating to the Judicial Department; declaring an emergency.

Legislative Summary

The Act gives judges more pay. The Act says that the Chief Justice can take actions and make rules to promote accountability of judges and make justice services fair and accessible. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.5). [Digest: The Act says that OJD can do audits of circuit courts. The Act tells OJD to look at the role of supervised visitation specialists and make a report. (Flesch Readability Score: 77.8).] [Provides that the Judicial Department may implement an audit schedule for the circuit courts.] [Requires the department to study the role of supervised visitation specialists used for custody casework. Directs the department to submit findings to the committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary not later than March 1, 2026.] [Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.] Increases the salaries of state court judges. Provides that the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court has authority to take actions and establish rules that promote judicial accountability and fair and accessible justice services. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.