A Note from Mike McGrath:

Earlier this year, I became a candidate for Chief Justice of the Montana Supreme Court. I believe I have the integrity, breadth of experience and commitment to fairness that position demands. 

From my start as an attorney providing legal assistance to those in need, I have always been dedicated to working for justice.  I view my current role as attorney general as having a higher obligation to the rule of law and the Constitution, and see the office of the Chief Justice as a natural progression.  Serving on the Court will allow me the opportunity to continue my public service in an area where I can make a contribution.

My first priority will be to ensure that the Court’s opinions are issued in a timely fashion.  I firmly believe that justice delayed is justice denied.  Moreover, court proceedings should be more accessible to the public. And I intend to continue working on the fight against methamphetamine by promoting the creation of more drug courts across our state.

Being attorney general has given me an opportunity to use my skills and training as a lawyer on behalf of the people of Montana.  It is a position I have truly loved and I’m proud that my office has made a real difference for the people of this state.

Recent News

April 30, 2008 • Montana Museum Board Breached Duty, Court Says April 6, 2008 • Montana campaigns curb meth's toll March 21, 2008 • AG: Montana won't comply with Real ID Act March 3, 2008 • McGrath Urges Congress to Restore Drug Enforcement Funds February 25, 2008 • McGrath's view on gun rights was always clear February 20, 2008 • U.S. Supreme Court allows Mont. lawsuit against Wyo. to proceed February 12, 2008 • McGrath backs gun rights in Supreme Court case January 28, 2008 • Supreme Court backlog January 22, 2008 • McGrath Files for Chief Justice January 18, 2008 • Report outlines hospitals' "charity care" January 3, 2008 • McGrath Fundraising Eclipses $100,000 Mark October 24, 2007 • Utility agrees to pay rent on riverbeds (Helena Independent Record) July 1, 2007 • Help for identity theft victims among new July 1 laws (Great Falls Tribune) June 21, 2007 • Dam right: Mike McGrath wins one for Montana (Missoula Independent) June 19, 2007 • Utility to pay rent for riverbed (Billings Gazette) June 9, 2007 • Washington donates easement on land along Smith River (Helena Independent Record) April 27, 2007 • Attorney general will seek chief justice post (Billings Gazette) • McGrath plans to run for chief justice (Great Falls Tribune) February 1, 2007 • Montana Sues Wyoming in U.S. Supreme Court January 24, 2007 • Meth Report Encouraging. Montana is making significant progress against methamphetamine.

I have worked with legislators and others – both Democrat and Republican – to accomplish goals important to the people of our state.

• Our new Office of Victim Services has served hundreds of Montanans with issues as diverse as identity theft and long-term treatment for meth-addicted mothers and their children. 
• The legislature has supported my proposals to substantially expand Montana’s consumer protection efforts.  Montana citizens can now put a freeze on their credit reports and obtain criminal background checks online.  The new End of Life Registry provides a way for hospital personnel to access people’s wishes for end of life care from anywhere in the world. 
• The Secretary of State and I jointly proposed a new law that will improve Montana’s ballot measure process and restore voter confidence in that important political right.
• And during the 2005 Session, I proposed a comprehensive package of legislation designed to reduce methamphetamine production and use.  That legislation has proven to be extremely successful in reducing the number of clandestine labs producing meth in our state. 

As a member of the State Land Board, I have worked to guarantee public access to Montana’s state lands.  My administration has made maintaining our clean air and clean water a priority.  And I believe future generations may well view our efforts to clean up the Clark Fork River and remove the Milltown Dam near Missoula as a truly historic accomplishment.

While I have enjoyed my job as attorney general, it is time for a new endeavor. I am committed to assuring equal access to justice for all Montanans, and to improving the administration of the Montana judicial branch. I would appreciate your support in this important campaign.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or comments.

Thank you,

Mike

 

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