Every judge whose mental or physical health condition, whether temporary or permanent, adversely affects the performance of his/her judiciary duties shall be subject to the procedure of removal from service.When the Supreme Court determines that a judge is undergoing the physical or mental condition referred [to] in this section, it may, after the corresponding legal procedures, order a temporary or permanent removal from office.The permanent removal of a Judge shall be deemed as a voluntary resignation for all legal purposes, and shall not affect his/her rights under §§ 233 et seq. of this title, known as the 'Judiciary Retirement Act'. History —Aug. 22, 2003, No. 201, § 6.003, eff. 90 days after Aug. 22, 2003.
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