A. The probate judge of the county when the consolidation becomes effective shall become the probate judge of the combined municipal organization and shall have the same powers, jurisdiction and duties as provided by law for probate judges of a county, and shall hold office for the remainder of the term for which he was elected. His successor shall be elected at the time and in the manner and for the term provided by law for such office.
B. The district judge or judges acting within and for the county, after the consolidation is complete and operative, shall be district judges within and for the combined municipal organization with the same jurisdiction, powers and duties as if no consolidation had been made.
History: 1953 Comp., § 14-15-11, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300.