Article VI.
Judicial Department

Section 8.

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19601912

Summary: Repealed

Election Date: November 8, 1960

Votes For Ratification: 166,199

Votes Against Ratification: 86,508

Percent for Ratification: 66%

Percent Against Ratification: 34%

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Amendment Source: 1960 Initiative

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19601912

Absence of judicial officer from state

Any judicial officer who shall absent himself from the State for more than sixty consecutive days shall be deemed to have forfeited his office; Provided, that in case of extreme necessity, the Governor may extend the leave of absence such time as the necessity therefor shall exist.

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