A bill for an act relating to judicial officers, including magistrate appointments in judicial election districts, senior magistrates, and judicial officer compensation, and including effective date provisions.

Summary

The bill changes how magistrates are appointed, paid, and overseen, adds a new senior‑magistrate classification with benefits, and increases salaries for judges and magistrates. It affects county commissions, the state court administrator, sitting magistrates, and retiring judges. The changes aim to improve staffing flexibility, ensure consistent compensation, and recognize experienced magistrates.

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