Section 16. Court Administration

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Court Administration

The chief justice of the supreme court shall be the administrative head of all courts. He may assign judges from one court or division thereof to another for temporary service. The chief justice shall, with the approval of the supreme court, appoint an administrative director to serve at the pleasure of the supreme court and to supervise the administrative operations of the judicial system.

Summary: Term of Office for Judicial System Administrator

Election Date: August 25, 1970

Votes For Ratification: 43462

Votes Against Ratification: 18651

Percent for Ratification: 70%

Percent Against Ratification: 30%

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Amendment Source: 1970 HJR 11

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Court Administration

The chief justice of the supreme court shall be the administrative head of all courts. He may assign judges from one court or division thereof to another for temporary service. The chief justice shall, with the approval of the supreme court, appoint an administrative director to serve at his pleasure and to supervise the administrative operations of the judicial system.

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