3-1-1110. Procedure when convicted of crime. (1) On recommendation of the commission, the supreme court may suspend a judicial officer from office without salary when he pleads guilty or no contest or is found guilty of a crime punishable as a felony under Montana or federal law or of any other crime involving moral turpitude.
     (2) If his conviction is reversed, suspension terminates and he shall be paid his salary for the period of suspension.
     (3) If he is suspended and his conviction becomes final, the supreme court shall remove him from office.

     History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 95, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 93-727.