Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 2 Courts Of Record - Section 2.08.120 Vacancy, how filled

§ 2.08.120. Vacancy, how filled

If a vacancy occurs in the office of judge of the superior court, the governor shall appoint a person to hold the office until the election and qualification of a judge to fill the vacancy, which election shall be at the next succeeding general election, and the judge so elected shall hold office for the remainder of the unexpired term.

[1955 c 38 § 5. Prior: 1890 p 342 § 4; 1937 c 15 § 2; RRS § 11049.]

Notes:
Superior court -- Election of judges, terms of, etc.: State Constitution Art. 4 § 5.

Vacancies resulting from additional judgeships: RCW 2.08.069. Sections:  Previous  2.08.069  2.08.070  2.08.080  2.08.092  2.08.100  2.08.110  2.08.115  2.08.120  2.08.140  2.08.150  2.08.160  2.08.170  2.08.180  2.08.185  2.08.190  Next

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