Same; absence; vacancy; pro tem

12-4107. Same; absence; vacancy; pro tem. In the event the municipal judge is temporarily unable to preside due to absence, illness or disqualification, the municipal judge shall designate an attorney or other qualified person to act as judge pro tempore. In the event the municipal judge fails to appoint a judge pro tempore, the judge pro tempore shall be appointed in the same manner as the municipal judge is selected. The judge pro tempore shall receive compensation as shall be provided by ordinance, payable in the same manner as the compensation of the regular municipal judge. In the event a vacancy shall occur in the office of municipal judge, a successor shall be appointed to fill the unexpired term in the same manner as the municipal judge was appointed. History: L. 1973, ch. 61, § 12-4107; April 1, 1974. Source or prior law: 13-619, 13-628g, 13-628h, 13-628p, 14-802, 15-502, 15-503. Law Review and Bar Journal References: Municipal judge retains substantially same powers under new code as under prior law, "A New Procedure For Municipal Courts," Wallace M. Buck, Jr., 42 J.B.A.K. 7, 8 (1973). Attorney General's Opinions: Discussions concerning candidate for municipal court judge should take place openly and not in executive session. 2002-28. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026