Art. VI, § 21
Temporary judges
Power
The Courts
Art. VI · Judicial
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On stipulation of the parties litigant the court may order a cause to be tried by a temporary judge who is a member of the State Bar, sworn and empowered to act until final determination of the cause.
History: Sec. 21 added Nov. 8, 1966, by Prop. 1-a. Res.Ch. 139, 1966 1st Ex. Sess.
Simplified explanation
If the parties agree, the court may order a cause tried by a temporary judge who is a State Bar member, sworn and empowered to act until the cause is finally determined.