Study specialty courts

This joint resolution requests an interim study of specialty courts in Montana, specifically examining whether a specialized court for constitutional claims and cases involving state government would reduce burdens on district courts. The study will review Montana's current caseloads in family law, youth care, and criminal cases, analyze models from other states, and assess the feasibility of creating such a court. It requires the Legislative Council to form a committee to complete the study by September 2026 and report findings to the 70th Legislature. The resolution does not create new courts but seeks to evaluate if specialty courts could improve judicial efficiency and access to justice. This is a procedural study request, not a legislative change.