Part 43 · Sentencing, Judgment and Appeal

Rule 43-38. Disqualification of Presiding Judge

Amended January 1, 2026 (current)

Any presiding judge who was also the trial judge shall refer the matter to the administrative judge in the judicial district for assignment to another judicial authority. If such presiding judge is also the administrative judge, then the matter shall be referred by the presiding judge to the chief administrative judge for criminal matters for assignment to another judicial authority.

Committee Notes

(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 956.) (Amended June 30, 2003, to take effect Jan. 1, 2004.)