House of Representatives

HB 2358

judges pro tempore; terms

Sponsors: Representatives Voss, Brotherton, Senator Richardson

DP	Committee on Judiciary
DP	Committee on Counties & Municipalities
dp	Caucus and COW
dp	Third Read
x	As Passed the House

HB 2358 extends the terms of service for a judge pro tempore and justice of the peace pro tempore.

Current Status

HB 2358 passed the Judiciary Committee unamended.

HB 2358 passed the Counties & Municipalities Committee unamended.

History

Under current law, a judge pro tempore or a justice of the peace pro tempore may be appointed by the Chief Justice of the State Supreme Court for any period not to exceed six months.

Provisions

· Extends the terms of service of a judge pro tempore and justice of the peace pro tempore from six months to twelve months.

· Makes technical changes.

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· 45th Legislature

· Second Regular Session 2 February 13, 2002

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