§ 27-24-01 — Appointment of eligible person to temporary judgeship

North Dakota § 27-24-01

• Jurisdiction: North Dakota
• Title 27: Judicial Branch of Government
• Ch. 27-24: Temporary Judges

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1. The supreme court may appoint any eligible person to serve as temporary judge in any
court other than the supreme court, whenever the supreme court determines that the
appointment is reasonably necessary and will promote the more efficient
administration of justice. A person, except a retired justice of the supreme court or a
retired judge of the district court, is eligible for appointment if the person is a resident
of this state and has been engaged in the active practice of law in this state for a
period of at least three years next preceding the appointment.
2. An appointment under this section must be made by order of the supreme court. The
supreme court shall provide, to the extent it deems necessary or desirable, rules and
regulations for appointments under this section. No appointment made pursuant to this
chapter may be for a duration longer than thirty calendar days.
3. An appointment under this section does not become effective until the appointee
subscribes and files in the office of the secretary of state an oath or affirmation
substantially as follows:
I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the constitutions of the United
States and the state of North Dakota, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties
of the office of judge of the state of North Dakota to the best of my ability.