20-2614. Appointment of successor upon retirement of justice or judge. When a justice of the supreme court, or judge of the district court, becomes retired under the provisions of this act said judge shall be relieved of further active duties on the court, and the governor may appoint a justice or judge to succeed said judge as when a vacancy exists on that court.

History: L. 1953, ch. 182, § 14; L. 1976, ch. 145, § 93; January 10, 1977.