KRS 21A.120

Special justice of Supreme Court -- Qualifications -- Compensation -- Expenses

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Commonwealth, Revenue Cabinet v. Smith (1994)

Most recently applied in Commonwealth, Revenue Cabinet v. Smith (March 1994)

Effective: March 23, 1976 History: Created 1976 Ky

(1) If it becomes necessary for the Governor to appoint a justice to the Supreme Court pursuant to Section 110(3) of the Constitution, a person so appointed shall possess the qualifications of a Supreme Court Justice.

(2) The salary for each day which the justice serves shall be 1/250 of the annual salary of a Justice of the Supreme Court, except that a retired justice or judge appointed pursuant to this section shall be compensated as provided by KRS 21A.110 and not under this section.

(3) Salary and necessary expenses incidental to the performance of the duties of such assignment shall be paid out of the State Treasury upon approval by the Chief Justice, or his designee.

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