16-12C-1. Appointment of clerk, deputy clerk as clerk magistrate--Valid in any circuit.Any duly appointed clerk or any deputy clerk who meets the qualifications of a clerk magistrate may be appointed as a clerk magistrate. Any clerk or deputy clerk who has been appointed a clerk magistrate may act as such in any circuit of this state if placed on temporary duty assignment in another circuit. Source: SL 2003, ch 117, §28.
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