Sec. 54.884. MAGISTRATES. (a) If a magistrate appointed under this subchapter is absent or unable to serve, the judge referring the case may appoint another magistrate to serve for the absent magistrate.
(b) A magistrate serving for another magistrate under this section has the powers and shall perform the duties of the magistrate for whom he is serving.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 25, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1989. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 602, Sec. 5, eff. June 18, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials
Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges
Subchapter M. Magistrates in Lubbock County
Section 54.872. Qualifications
Section 54.874. Judicial Immunity
Section 54.875. Termination of Services
Section 54.876. Proceeding That May Be Referred
Section 54.877. Order of Referral
Section 54.879. Court Reporter
Section 54.881. Papers Transmitted to Judge