Government Code §27.052

In force on Nov 15, 2012 · this text took effect Sep 01, 1985 · same as today's text

VACANCY OR ABSENCE

If the office of justice of the peace is vacant in a precinct or if the justice is absent or unable or unwilling to perform his duties, the nearest justice in the county may temporarily perform the duties of the office.

History: Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Source: the Legislature's file server, seen Sep 21, 2018 to Nov 08, 2026.

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Effective Sep 01, 1985 · seen Sep 2018–Nov 2026

Attorney General opinions that cite it

GA-1005 (Nov 15, 2012): The appointment and compensation of temporary justices ofthe peace

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