Wyo. Stat. § 5-13-109

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Temporary assignment to fill vacancies; appointments to fill vacancies in office

Official statutory text

(a) Prior to the appointment of a chancery court judge under subsection (b) of this section or in the event a chancery court judge appointed under W.S. 5-13-107 dies, becomes unable or unwilling to perform the duties of his office, the supreme court may temporarily assign the duties of chancery court judge to be performed by a person who meets the qualifications set forth in W.S. 5-13-108. Any assignment shall be made to:

(i) A retired supreme court justice;

(ii) A retired district court judge;

(iii) A member of a panel of up to five (5) active district court judges selected by the supreme court to serve as a chancery court judge on an ad hoc basis;

(iv) A special master; or

(v) A magistrate.

(b) Beginning January 1, 2025, the office of judge of the chancery court and any vacancies therein shall be filled as provided by W.S. 5-13-107.

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