5-13-109. Temporary assignment to fill vacancies; appointments to fill vacancies in office.
(a) Prior to the appointment of a chancery court judge under subsection (b) of this section or in the event a chancery court judge appointed under W.S. 5-13-107 dies, becomes unable or unwilling to perform the duties of his office, the supreme court may temporarily assign the duties of chancery court judge to be performed by a person who meets the qualifications set forth in W.S. 5-13-108. Any assignment shall be made to:
(i) A retired supreme court justice;
(ii) A retired district court judge; or
(iii) A member of a panel of up to five (5) active district court judges selected by the supreme court to serve as a chancery court judge on an ad hoc basis.
(b) Beginning March 1, 2023, the office of judge of the chancery court and any vacancies therein shall be filled as provided by W.S. 5-13-107.