12-144. Limitations; term; reappointment; extension of duties; powers and duties A. The chief justice of the supreme court may appoint a judge pro tempore of the superior court for a county pursuant to section 12-141 without regard to the number of judges that are prescribed by section 12-121. B. The term of a judge pro tempore may be for any period of time not to exceed twelve months for any one term. The chief justice may reappoint a person who was previously appointed as a judge pro tempore. The chief justice may at any time terminate the term of a judge pro tempore. C. The judicial powers and duties of a judge pro tempore shall extend beyond the period of the judge pro tempore's appointment for the purpose of hearing and determining any proceeding necessary to a final determination of a cause heard by the judge in whole or in part during the period of the judge's appointment. D. The powers and duties of a judge pro tempore of the superior court are the same as are provided for superior court judges in article 2 of this chapter. 12-145. Appointment of judges pro tempore of the court of appeals Upon request of the chief judge of a division of the court of appeals, the chief justice of the state supreme court may appoint judges pro tempore of the court of appeals for such division in the manner prescribed by this article, subject to the availability of appropriated funds.



12-146. Qualifications of court of appeals judge pro tempore; residence; salary; exclusion from retirement provisions A. A judge pro tempore of the court of appeals shall be: 1. Not less than thirty years of age. 2. Of good moral character. 3. Admitted to the practice of law in this state for not less than five years next preceding his appointment. 4. A resident of this state for not less than five years next preceding his appointment. B. A judge pro tempore may be appointed to serve in the division of his residence or in a division of which he is not a resident. C. The salary of a judge pro tempore shall be paid for the period of his appointment based on an annual salary equal to that of a judge of the court of appeals. A judge pro tempore may agree in advance to donate any or all of his services. D. Judges pro tempore are not subject to any provision of law relating to the retirement of judges.







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