Section 3. Superior Court

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Superior Court

The Superior Court shall be a statewide court, and shall consist of the number of judges, which shall be not less than seven judges, and have such jurisdiction as shall be provided by this Constitution or by the General Assembly. One of its judges shall be the president judge.

Summary: Permitting an increase in the number of judges of Superior Court from seven, making changes relating to the initial terms of additional judges, and providing for the selection of the president judge of the court

Election Date: November 6, 1979

Votes For Ratification: 793474

Votes Against Ratification: 703736

Percent for Ratification: 53%

Percent Against Ratification: 47%

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Amendment Source: 1979 JR 1979 1

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Superior Court

The Superior Court shall consist of seven judges, one of whom shall be the president judge, and its jurisdiction shall be as provided by law.

Summary: New Section. Establishes the Superior Court

Election Date: April 23, 1968

Votes For Ratification: 910855

Votes Against Ratification: 729845

Percent for Ratification: 56%

Percent Against Ratification: 44%

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Amendment Source: PA 1967 Question 5

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