§ 17-2-303. Issuance of Commission — Term
The supreme court is authorized to appoint senior judges only after it has made an affirmative finding that the effective administration of justice in one (1) or more judicial districts requires additional judicial resources. If the supreme court, at its discretion, determines that a former justice or judge is physically and mentally capable of performing […]
§ 17-2-304. Assignment — Powers, Duties and Immunities
The chief justice may, with the senior justice’s or judge’s consent, assign the senior justice or judge to any state court. The assignment of a senior justice or judge shall be made by an order that designates the court to which the judge is assigned and the duration of the assignment. Promptly after the assignment […]
§ 17-2-305. Compensation, Benefits, Quarters, Personnel and Expenses
Senior justices and judges shall receive a salary calculated on the amount of time the senior justice or judge actually worked. The rate of payment shall be based upon the current compensation of the former office held by the senior justice or judge; provided, that where a senior justice or judge is receiving a retirement […]
§ 17-2-306. Termination of Senior Status
Certification as a senior justice or judge shall terminate upon the expiration of the commission issued by the supreme court, except that the certification shall terminate earlier when any of the following occurs: The senior justice or judge requests termination of the status; The board of judicial conduct so orders; The senior justice or judge […]
§ 17-2-307. Conclusion of Law Practice
A former justice or judge who is engaged in the practice of law at the time of designation as a senior justice or judge shall conclude all legal practice as soon as practicable on a timetable approved by the chief justice. The chief justice may, if warranted, withhold the issuance of the senior justice’s or […]
§ 17-2-308. Provisions of Part Supplemental
This part is intended to be in addition to and supplemental to this chapter and §§ 8-36-806 and 16-3-502(2) and shall not be construed to supersede these provisions as they exist on January 1, 1991. In the case of conflict between this part and any other statute, this part will control and shall not be […]
§ 17-2-309. Consultations Regarding Appointments
The supreme court shall advise and consult with the chairs of the judiciary and finance, ways and means committees of the house of representatives and the judiciary and finance, ways and means committees of the senate and with the commissioner of finance and administration whenever it has reason to believe that the effective administration of […]
§ 17-2-122. Failure of Judge to Attend — Selection of Special Judge
Notwithstanding § 16-15-209 or § 17-2-109 or any other relevant provision to the contrary, a judge shall have the authority to appoint a special judge as provided in this section. Sections 16-15-209 and 17-2-109 and any other relevant provision shall not apply where a judge finds it necessary to be absent from holding court and […]
§ 17-2-123. Full-Time Master in Certain Counties
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, in any county having a metropolitan form of government and having a population of more than five hundred thousand (500,000), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census, the circuit court judges of such county may appoint a full-time master to serve as a judicial […]
§ 17-2-201. Purpose
The purpose of this part is to ensure that existing judicial resources are utilized to the fullest extent and that no additional judicial resources are created until uniform caseload statistics are developed that will establish a priority for the need for additional judges.