Wash. Const. art. IV, § 8
- Constitution
- Constitution of Washington
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
ABSENCE OF JUDICIAL OFFICER. Any judicial officer who shall absent himself from the state for more than sixty consecutive days shall be deemed to have forfeited his office: Provided, That in cases of extreme necessity the governor may extend the leave of absence such time as the necessity therefor shall exist.
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