§ 10-241. Established; judge generally.

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(a)

There is hereby established in the county a court of record to be called the probate court of the county, to consist of one judge, who shall be elected by the qualified voters of the county on the first Thursday in August 1870. The qualifications and term of office of the judge shall be the same as prescribed by law in reference to circuit judges in this state.

(b)

Whenever a vacancy shall occur in the office of judge of the probate court, whether by death, resignation, removal or otherwise, the vacancy in such office shall be filled in accordance with state law.

(Code 1992, § 9-126; Pub. Acts 1870, ch. 86, § 1; Priv. Acts 1935, ch. 178, § 1)

                    
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