Section 12. Judicial districts; district judges

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Judicial districts; district judges

The state shall be divided into judicial districts as may be provided by law. One or more judges shall be chosen for each district as provided in this constitution.

Summary: Provides for merit selection of judges and retention elections thereafter

Election Date: November 8, 1988

Votes For Ratification: 203509

Votes Against Ratification: 159957

Percent for Ratification: 56%

Percent Against Ratification: 44%

Notes: Affected both Article IV & Article XX

Amendment Source: 1988 SJR 1

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Judicial districts; district judges

The State shall be divided into eight judicial districts, and a judge shall be chosen for each district by the qualified electors thereof at the election for Representatives in Congress. The terms of office of the district judges shall be six years.

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