Art. VI, § 27
Supreme court; extraordinary terms
Power
The Courts
Art. VI · Judiciary
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The governor may, when in his or her opinion the public interest requires, appoint extraordinary terms of the supreme court. The governor shall designate the time and place of holding the term and the justice who shall hold the term. The governor may terminate the assignment of the justice and may name another justice in his or her place to hold the term.
Simplified explanation
The governor may appoint extraordinary terms of the supreme court when in the governor's opinion the public interest requires, designating the time, place and justice. The governor may end the justice's assignment and name another justice.