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Section 34-5-4 - Court of appeals; vacancy in membership.

34-5-4. Court of appeals; vacancy in membership.

If a vacancy in the membership of the court of appeals other than by expiration of a term shall occur, the governor shall fill the vacancy by appointment of a qualified person to serve until December 31 following the next general election, or for the remainder of the unexpired term, whichever is the longer period.