Article IV.
Judicial

Section 22. Qualification of Justices and Judges

Qualification of Justices and Judges

Only persons duly authorized to practice law in the courts of this State shall be eligible for election or appointment as a Justice of the Supreme Court, Judge of the Court of Appeals, Judge of the Superior Court, or Judge of District Court. This section shall not apply to persons elected to or serving in such capacities on or before January 1, 1981.

Summary: New section; Requiring supreme court, court of appeals, superior court, and district court judges to be duly authorized to practice law prior to their election or appointment

Election Date: November 4, 1980

Votes For Ratification: 888,634

Votes Against Ratification: 352,714

Percent for Ratification: 72%

Percent Against Ratification: 28%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1979 Chap 638

Effective Date Source: 1979 Chap. 638