Section 10. County Attorneys - Election, Term, etc.

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County Attorneys - Election, Term, etc.

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Amendment Source: 1984 SJR 1

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County Attorneys - Election, Term, etc.

A county attorney shall be elected by the qualified voters of each county who shall hold his office for a term of four years. The powers and duties of county attorneys, and such other attorneys for the state as the legislature may provide, shall be prescribed by law. In all cases where the attorney for any county, or for the state, fails or refuses to attend and prosecute according to law, the court shall have power to appoint an attorney pro tempore.

Summary: Election and duties of county attorneys

Election Date: November 5, 1946

Votes For Ratification: 78833

Votes Against Ratification: 31424

Percent for Ratification: 71%

Percent Against Ratification: 29%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1945 HJR 4

Effective Date Source: Lieutenant Governor Election Papers, Reel 48, Box 25 Folder 31 (p.378)

County Attorneys - Election, Term, etc.

A County Attorney shall be elected by the qualified voters of each county who shall hold his office for a term of two years. The powers and duties of County Attorneys, and such other attorneys for the State as the Legislature may provide, shall be prescribed by law. In all cases where the attorney for any county, or for the State, fails or refuses to attend and prosecute according to law, the court shall have power to appoint an attorney pro tempore.

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