§ 15-109. Interim State's Attorney

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   (a) Power to appoint. -- If necessary due to an absence, sickness, resignation, or death of a State's Attorney, the circuit court for the county may appoint a competent individual to perform the duties of the State's Attorney in conducting criminal or civil cases arising or pending in the circuit court until:

   (1) the State's Attorney is able to attend and act in person; or

   (2) a new State's Attorney is appointed and qualified.

(b) Compensation. -- An individual appointed under subsection (a) of this section shall receive the same compensation as the State's Attorney who is replaced.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 10, § 41; 2008, ch. 15, § 2.

                    
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