(2) A county judge that exercises judicial functions may exercise judicial powers and functions in another county court as a pro tem county judge:
(a) In the event of a vacancy in the office of county judge in another county, until the vacancy is filled as provided by law; or
(b) In the event of the absence, incapacity or disqualification of a county judge in another county, during the period of the absence, incapacity or disqualification. [Amended by 1997 c.650 §1; 2003 c.576 §272]