Article IV.
Judicial Department

Section 30. Officers of other courts inferior to supreme court

Officers of other courts inferior to supreme court

In case the General Assembly shall establish other courts inferior to Supreme court, the presiding officers and clerks thereof shall be elected in such manner as the General Assembly may from time to time prescribe, and they shall hold their offices for a term not exceeding eight years.

Summary: New section

Election Date: November 7, 1876

Votes For Ratification: 120,158

Votes Against Ratification: 106,554

Percent for Ratification: 53%

Percent Against Ratification: 47%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1875 Constitutional Convention Chapter 21

Effective Date Source: Ordinances to Submit the Amendments to the People, Section 3 (1875)