North Dakota § 27-05-05 Presiding judge of district - How determined - Term of office

North Dakota Statutes

§ 27-05-05 — Presiding judge of district - How determined - Term of office

North Dakota § 27-05-05

Title 27Judicial Branch of Government

Ch. 27-05District Courts

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N.D. Cent. Code § 27-05-05 (2026).

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The district and county judges in judicial districts of this state having more than one district
judge shall elect from among the district judges a presiding judge who shall serve for a period of
three years beginning January 1, 1992. A presiding judge in districts having more than one
district judge must be elected every three years. In the event of a vacancy, a presiding judge
must be elected in the manner provided in this section to serve the remainder of the term.

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The district and county judges in judicial districts of this state having more than one district
judge shall elect from among the district judges a presiding judge who shall serve for a period of
three years beginning January 1, 1992. A presiding judge in districts having more than one
district judge must be elected every three years. In the event of a vacancy, a presiding judge
must be elected in the manner provided in this section to serve the remainder of the term.