22-121. Justices of the peace pro tempore; appointment; term; reappointment; extension of duties; powers and duties
A. The presiding judge of the superior court in a county may appoint a justice of the peace pro tempore for any precinct of that county where needed in the manner provided by this article and subject to the approval of the board of supervisors.
B. The presiding judge may appoint a justice of the peace pro tempore for any period of time not to exceed twelve months for any one term. The presiding judge may reappoint a person who was previously appointed as a justice of the peace pro tempore. The presiding judge may at any time terminate the term of the justice of the peace pro tempore.
C. The judicial powers and duties of the justice of the peace pro tempore shall be the same as a duly elected justice of the peace and shall extend beyond the period of the justice of the peace pro tempore's appointment for the purpose of hearing and determining any proceeding necessary for a final determination of a cause heard by the justice in whole or in part during the period of the justice's appointment.
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