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  8. Chapter 17 - Circuit and Di...
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  12. Division 1 - General Provisions.


Division 1 - General Provisions.


  • Section 12-17-20 - Number of judges in each circuit.
  • Section 12-17-21 - Judgeships to be numbered in circuits with more than one judge; candidates to designate judgeship for which they are candidate.
  • Section 12-17-22 - Residence.
  • Section 12-17-23 - Presiding judges - How selected.
  • Section 12-17-24 - Presiding judges - Supervision of judges and other court personnel.
  • Section 12-17-24.1 - Family court divisions; implementation plan.
  • Section 12-17-24.2 - Jurisdiction of Family Court Division.
  • Section 12-17-25 - Appointment of relief judges to assist in clearing dockets.
  • Section 12-17-26 - Authority and duties generally.
  • Section 12-17-27 - Authority of judge outside own circuit.
  • Section 12-17-28 - Writs of certiorari to district and municipal courts.
  • Section 12-17-29 - Absence of judge adjourns court.
  • Section 12-17-30 - Salary; effect on other provisions; judges and district attorney's supplements.
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