(1) At the request of the justice of the peace of the justice court;
(2) In the event of a vacancy in the office of the justice of the peace, until the vacancy is filled as provided by law; or
(3) In the event of the absence, incapacity or disqualification of the justice of the peace, during the period of such absence, incapacity or disqualification. [1965 c.377 §2; 1979 c.69 §1; 1999 c.605 §3]