The House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

87th Legislature

August 23, 2022

9:00 a.m.

E2.016

Pursuant to a notice posted on August 10, 2022, the House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Leach, at 9:06 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Leach; Johnson, Julie; Krause; Moody; and Schofield.

A quorum was present.

(Representative Davis participating virtually, pursuant to Rule 4, Section 16A.)

The Committee heard invited testimony on the following interim charge:

Study potential solutions to improve the judicial efficiency of the state courts of appeals by analyzing caseloads and making appropriate recommendations.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Dutton now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Middleton now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The Committee heard invited testimony on the following interim charge:

Study the operations of specialty courts. Determine whether additional specialty courts should be considered to address needs within specific populations. Review specialty court methods and best practices that have been implemented for specialty courts in other states, including their impact on judicial efficiency.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Smith participating virtually, pursuant to Rule 4, Section 16A.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

At 12:28 p.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

________________________________________________

Rep. Leach, Chair

________________________________________________

Cassidy Zgabay, Clerk