Article 6 Section 33 – Change by legislature in number of justices or judges; reduction of salary during term of office

33. Change by legislature in number of justices or judges; reduction of salary during term of office

Section 33. No change made by the legislature in the number of justices or judges shall work the removal of any justice or judge from office. The salary of any justice or judge shall not be reduced during the term of office for which he was elected or appointed.

Article 6 Section 34 – Absence of judicial officer from state

34. Absence of judicial officer from state

Section 34. Any judicial officer except a retired justice or judge who absents himself from the state for more than sixty consecutive days shall be deemed to have forfeited his office, but the governor may extend the leave of absence for such time as reasonable necessity therefor exists.