Article VI.
Judicial Department

Section 26. Service of retired justices and judges

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19601958

Summary: Repealed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%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1960 Initiative

Effective Date Source:

19601958

Service of retired justices and judges

Any retired Judge of the Supreme or Superior Court who is drawing retirement pay is, with the consent of the litigants involved, qualified and empowered to serve, without additional compensation, as a Supreme or Superior Court Judge upon the call of the court in which he is asked to serve, provided, however, that when serving outside his county of residence, he shall receive his necessary traveling and subsistence expenses.

Summary: Judges who have retired are permitted to serve

Election Date: September 9, 1958

Votes For Ratification: 84,502

Votes Against Ratification: 31,584

Percent for Ratification: 73%

Percent Against Ratification: 27%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1958 SCR 3

Effective Date Source: