Section 2. Judicial Power - Where Vested

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Judicial Power - Where Vested

The judicial power of the state shall be vested in a court for the trial of impeachments, a Supreme Court, district courts, and such other courts inferior to the Supreme Court as established by the legislature. The courts shall constitute a unified and integrated judicial system for administration and supervision by the Supreme Court. The jurisdiction of such inferior courts shall be as prescribed by the legislature. Until provided by law, no changes shall be made in the jurisdiction or in the manner of the selection of judges of existing inferior courts.

Summary: To eliminate probate courts as constitutional courts.

Election Date: November 6, 1962

Votes For Ratification: 118668

Votes Against Ratification: 81815

Percent for Ratification: 59%

Percent Against Ratification: 41%

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Amendment Source: 1961 HJR 10

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Judicial Power - Where Vested

The judicial power of the state shall be vested in a court for the trial of impeachments, a supreme court, district courts, probate courts, courts of justices of the peace, and such other courts, inferior to the supreme court, as may be established by law, for any incorporated city or town.

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