§ 43-168 — Death, sickness or disability of judge in jury trial

If by reason of death, sickness or other disability the judge before whom a jury trial has commenced is unable to proceed with the trial, another judge sitting in or assigned to the court in which the action is being tried, upon certifying that he has familiarized himself with the record of the trial, may proceed with and finish the trial.

Legislative History

L. 1971, ch. 176, § 17; July 1.