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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Prior to the appointment of a chancery court judge under subsection (b) of this section or in the event a chancery court judge appointed under W.S. 5-13-107 dies, becomes unable or unwilling to perform the duties of his office, the supreme court may temporarily assign the duties of chancery court judge to be performed by a person who meets the qualifications set forth in W.S. 5-13-108. Any assignment shall be made to:
(i) A retired supreme court justice;
(ii) A retired district court judge;
(iii) A member of a panel of up to five (5) active district court judges selected by the supreme court to serve as a chancery court judge on an ad hoc basis;
(iv) A special master; or
(v) A magistrate.
(b) Beginning January 1, 2025, the office of judge of the chancery court and any vacancies therein shall be filled as provided by W.S. 5-13-107.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wyoming Statutes Title 5. Courts § 5-13-109. Temporary assignment to fill vacancies; appointments to fill vacancies in office - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wy/title-5-courts/wy-st-sect-5-13-109/
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