Judicial Standards Commission

Term: 4 years
Appointed by: The Montana Supreme Court

Composed of five members including: two district judges from different judicial districts and elected by the district judges; one attorney who has practiced law in the state for at least ten years and appointed by the Supreme Court; and two citizens from different congressional districts who are not attorneys or judges of any court, active or retired, who are appointed by the Governor. Members of the Judicial Standards Commission serve a four-year term.

Judicial Standards Commission - Effective date - May 7, 1973

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Membership

Chair:
Hon. Mike Menahan Elected by: District Judges 228 Broadway Helena, MT 59601 Term ending: 6/30/2021
Vice-Chair:
Hon. Randal I. Spaulding Appointed by: District Judges 506 Main St. Roundup, MT 59072 Term ending: 06/30/2021
Members:
Jill Gerdrum Appointed by: Supreme Court The Millennium Bldg., Ste. 403 125 Bank Street Missoula, MT 59802 Term ending: 6/30/2021	Jenny Eck Appointed by: Governor Email: jennyeck4mt@gmail.com Term ending: 7/1/2023
John Murphy Appointed by: Governor 1806 Beech Drive Great Falls, MT 59404 Term ending: 6/30/2021
Executive Secretary:	Administrative Secretary:
Shelly J. Smith 301 S. Park, Suite 328 P.O. Box 203005 Helena, MT 59620-3005 Telephone: 841-2976 FAX: 841-2955 shellysmith@mt.gov	Georgia Lovelady Telephone: 841-2977 glovelady@mt.gov