Section 5-9-131 - Assignment to District Court Judge

5-9-131. Assignment to district court judge. (a) A circuit court judge may assign to a district court judge any case or proceeding within the jurisdiction of the circuit court subject only to the following restrictions: (i) Rules promulgated by the supreme court; and (ii) Acceptance of the judge to whom the assignment of the case or proceeding is to be made. (b) The law and rules governing circuit court and appeals therefrom shall apply to a case or proceeding assigned pursuant to this section.