24-1102. Judge; eligibility.
No person shall be eligible for the office of judge of the Court of Appeals unless he or she (1) is at the time of consideration for appointment a resident of Nebraska, (2) is at least thirty years of age, (3) is a citizen of the United States, (4) has been engaged in the practice of law in the State of Nebraska for at least five years which may include prior service as a judge, and (5) is currently admitted to practice before the Nebraska Supreme Court.
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