HB 3408
Relating to vacancies in magistrate court
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Bill overview
This bill changes the process for filling vacancies in magistrate court positions. Currently, a vacancy must occur before a judge can appoint a replacement. This bill allows the circuit judge or chief circuit judge to proactively fill a vacancy if a magistrate announces their upcoming resignation or retirement, including a magistrate-elect who has not yet taken office. The bill also requires publication of notices for magistrate elections in the county involved.
Key provisions
- Allows circuit judges or chief circuit judges to fill magistrate vacancies due to upcoming resignations or retirements.
- Covers magistrate-elects who have been elected but not yet taken office.
- Requires publication of notices for magistrate elections in the relevant county.
Who is affected
- Magistrate court officials
- Circuit court judges
- County residents served by magistrate courts
- Potential magistrate candidates
Notable changes
- Expands the authority of circuit judges to fill magistrate vacancies proactively.
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