Re Judicial Planning Committee

Summary

The Arkansas Supreme Court established a permanent Judicial Planning Committee pursuant to a resolution of the Arkansas Judicial Council. The order specifies the Committee’s responsibilities, membership, quorum, administrative support, appointment recommendations, and effective date of December 13, 1976.

Holdings

1. The Supreme Court of Arkansas established the Judicial Planning Committee to conduct research, make long-range recommendations, prepare annual and multi-year plans, and develop and coordinate programs to improve the Arkansas court system.
2. The court prescribed that the Committee consist of twelve members drawn from specified judicial and legal positions, serve two-year terms, operate with a majority quorum, and receive administrative and staff support from the Arkansas Judicial Department subject to the approval of the Committee and the court.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Supreme Court of Arkansas should establish a permanent Judicial Planning Committee in accordance with the Arkansas Judicial Council's resolution.
2. What functions, membership, quorum requirements, administrative support, and effective date should govern the Judicial Planning Committee.

Disposition

other