Article VI.

Section 7. Compensation of judges

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18701847

Compensation of judges

The judges and justices hereinbefore mentioned shall receive for their services a compensation to be established by law, which shall not be diminished during their official terms. Except the judges of the court of appeals and the justices of the supreme court, they shall be paid, and the expenses of their courts defrayed, by the cities or counties in which such courts are instituted, as shall be provided by law.

Summary: Expenses for city and county courts are payed for by the locality they reside in.

Election Date: November 2, 1869

Votes For Ratification: 247240

Votes Against Ratification: 240442

Percent for Ratification: 51%

Percent Against Ratification: 49%

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Amendment Source: 1867 Const Conv Amendment No 2

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18701847

Compensation of judges

The judges of the court of appeals and justices of the supreme court shall severally receive, at stated times, for their services, a compensation, to be established by law, which shall not be increased or diminished during their continuance in office.

Summary:

Election Date: November 3, 1846

Votes For Ratification: 221528

Votes Against Ratification: 92436

Percent for Ratification: 71%

Percent Against Ratification: 29%

Notes:

Amendment Source: Report of the Debates and Proceedings of the Convention for the Revision of the Constitution of the ...

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