Study specialty courts

This bill (SJ 39) is a request for the Montana Legislature to study whether creating specialty courts for constitutional claims and cases involving state government would improve judicial efficiency. It directs a committee to examine current court caseloads, review models from other states, and analyze the feasibility, structure, and potential benefits of such courts. The study must be completed by September 2026 and reported to the next legislature, but it does not create any new courts or change existing law. The focus is on assessing how specialty courts might reduce burdens on district courts handling family law, youth care, and criminal cases.