78A-5-106. Presiding judge — Associate presiding judge — Election — Term — Compensation — Powers — Duties.
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In judicial districts having more than one district court judge, the district court judges shall elect one judge of the district to the office of presiding judge. |
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In judicial districts having more than two district court judges, the district court judges may elect one judge of the district to the office of associate presiding judge. |
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The presiding judge shall receive an additional $2,000 per annum as compensation for the period served as presiding judge. |
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The associate presiding judge shall receive an additional $1,000 per annum as compensation for the period served as associate presiding judge. |
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The presiding judge has the following authority and responsibilities, consistent with the policies of the Judicial Council:
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implementing policies of the Judicial Council; and |
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exercising powers and performing administrative duties as authorized by the Judicial Council. |
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When the presiding judge is unavailable, the associate presiding judge shall assume the responsibilities of the presiding judge. |
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The associate presiding judge shall perform other duties assigned by the presiding judge. |
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Amended by Chapter 276, 2022 General Session
