Background
Turnage, Jean Allen was born on March 10, 1926 in St. Ignatius, Montana, United States.
state supreme court chief justice
Turnage, Jean Allen was born on March 10, 1926 in St. Ignatius, Montana, United States.
Juris Doctor, Montana State University, 1951. Doctor of Laws and Letters (honorary), University Montana, 1995.
Formerly partner, Turnage, McNeil & Mercer, Polson, Montana formerly, Montana State senator from 13th District president, Montana State Senate, 1981-1983; chief justice, Supreme Court Montana, since 1985.
Member Montana State Bar Association, National Conference Chief Justices (past president), National Center State Courts (past chair).