Article VI.
Judiciary

Section 12. Retired Judges

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19751956

Retired Judges

As provided by law a retired judge may be assigned to hear and decide any cause over which the court to which he is assigned has jurisdiction.

Summary: Wholesale revision of constitution

Election Date: November 5, 1974

Votes For Ratification: 815,064

Votes Against Ratification: 311,781

Percent for Ratification: 72%

Percent Against Ratification: 28%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1974 Chap 409

Effective Date Source: https://uwmadison.app.box.com/file/1685091026371

19751956

Retired Judges

As provided by law, a retired judge may be assigned to hear and decide any cause over which the court to which he is assigned shall have jurisdiction.

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%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1955 Chap 881

Effective Date Source: https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2023/other/232070/1956.pdf