Section 12. Change of Judicial Districts

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Judicial Districts; District Judges

The number and boundaries of judicial districts shall be established or changed in the manner provided by law but the office of a district judge may not be abolished during his term. There shall be two or more district judges in each district. Each judge of the district court in any district shall be a resident of such district at the time of his selection and during his continuance in office.

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1858 — Article VI. Section 4

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Summary: Revision of Judicial Article

Election Date: November 6, 1956

Votes For Ratification: 939,957

Votes Against Ratification: 307,178

Percent for Ratification: 75%

Percent Against Ratification: 25%

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Amendment Source: 1955 Chap 881

Effective Date Source: https://uwmadison.app.box.com/file/1685107158528

Change of Judicial Districts

The Legislature may at any time change the number of Judicial Districts or their boundaries, when it shall be deemed expedient, but no such change shall vacate the office of any Judge.

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