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Section/Rule:
51.07

Subject:
Rule 51 - Rules of Civil Procedure - Rules Governing Civil Procedure in the Circuit Courts - Venue Including Change of Venue and Change of Judge
Publication / Adopted Date:
January 19, 1973

Topic:
When Judge Disqualified Without Application
Revised / Effective Date:
January 1, 1994

51.07. When Judge Disqualified Without Application

If the judge is interested or related to any party or shall have been counsel in the civil action, or is recused for any reason, the judge promptly shall transfer the case to the presiding judge of the circuit for reassignment in accordance with the procedures of Rule 51.05(e).

(Adopted Jan. 19, 1973, eff. Sept. 1, 1973. Amended June 1, 1993, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.)