Article V.
Judicial Department

Section 19. Retirement and discipline of judges

Retirement and discipline of judges

In addition to the legislative power of impeachment of judges as set forth in article three (III), sections nineteen (19) and twenty (20) of the Constitution, the supreme court shall have power to retire judges for disability and to discipline or remove them for good cause, upon application by a commission on judicial qualifications. The general assembly shall provide by law for the implementation of this section.

Summary: Providing the state supreme court with the power to retire judges for disability and to discipline them and remove them from office upon application by a commission on judicial qualifications

Election Date: November 7, 1972

Votes For Ratification: 770501

Votes Against Ratification: 88362

Percent for Ratification: 90%

Percent Against Ratification: 10%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1971 HJR 6

Effective Date Source: