If he is sick or absent, such court shall appoint some person to discharge the duties of the office until the proper officer resumes the discharge of his duties.
Source: L. 1876: p. 65, § 2. G.L. § 898. G.S. § 1059. R.S. 08: § 2110. C.L. § 5995. CSA: C. 55, § 23. CRS 53: § 45-1-8. C.R.S. 1963: § 45-1-8.
ANNOTATION
"Absent" means absent from court. Glavino v. People, 75 Colo. 94, 224 P. 225 (1924).
The district attorney is supposed to be always present in court, and if absent the court may appoint some fit person to perform his duties. Glavino v. People, 75 Colo. 94, 224 P.2d 225 (1924).