HB 965: Voluntary Trial Resolution
GENERAL BILL by Partington
Voluntary Trial Resolution ; Authorizes parties to civil cases, family law cases, or probate cases to agree or stipulate to appointment of voluntary trial resolution judge; provides compensation of voluntary trial resolution judge; requires clerk of court to treat cases referred to voluntary trial resolution in specified manner; requires chief judge or his or her designee to make available public facilities & personnel in proceedings assigned to voluntary trial judge in specified manner; requires chief judge & clerk to coordinate provision of jurors with voluntary trial resolution judge for certain actions; provides scope of judicial functions of voluntary trial resolution judge; requires presiding judge to maintain jurisdiction to perform certain judicial functions; provides judicial review.
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/5/2026 | House |
• Filed |
