Wyo. Stat. § 5-9-210
This is the official text of Wyo. Stat. § 5-9-210, part of Wyoming’s Wyoming Statutes — the complete compiled statutory law of Wyoming, organized into 40+ numbered titles by subject.
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Part-time magistrates; selection
Official statutory text
(a) In a county receiving the services of a circuit court and whether or not a circuit court judge resides in the county, there may be one (1) or more part-time magistrates each of whom shall meet the qualifications under W.S. 5-9-201 and each shall be appointed as provided in subsection (b) of this section.
(b) If a circuit court judge finds the public interest requires a magistrate for any county within that judge's circuit irrespective of where the circuit court judge resides, then the circuit judge shall submit the name of the person for approval or rejection to the board of county commissioners of the county wherein the magistrate will serve. Upon approval by the board, the circuit court shall appoint the part-time magistrate as provided in W.S 5-9-202.
(b) If a circuit court judge finds the public interest requires a magistrate for any county within that judge's circuit irrespective of where the circuit court judge resides, then the circuit judge shall submit the name of the person for approval or rejection to the board of county commissioners of the county wherein the magistrate will serve. Upon approval by the board, the circuit court shall appoint the part-time magistrate as provided in W.S 5-9-202.
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