as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 02:15am
A bill for an act
relating to civil law; authorizing referees to preside over conciliation courts;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 491A.03, subdivision 1.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 491A.03, subdivision 1, is amended to
read:
The judges of district court deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin may new text end serve as
judges of conciliation court. deleted text begin In the Second and Fourth Judicial Districts,deleted text end A majority of
the judges of deleted text begin thedeleted text end new text begin a new text end district may appoint one or more suitable persons to act as referees in
conciliation court; a majority of the judges of the district shall establish qualifications for
the office, specify the duties and length of service of referees, and fix their compensation
not to exceed an amount per day determined by the chief judge of the judicial district.
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This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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