22-122. Qualifications of justices of the peace
pro tempore; residence; compensation


A. A justice of the peace pro tempore shall be:


1. Of good moral character.


2. A qualified elector and resident of this state for not less than one year next
preceding his appointment.


B. A justice of the peace pro tempore may be appointed to serve in the precinct or
county of his residence or in any precinct or county in which he is not a resident.


C. Notwithstanding any other law or rule, a person who is not admitted to the
practice of law may be appointed to serve as a justice of the peace pro tempore.


D. A justice of the peace pro tempore is entitled to receive compensation as
determined for an elected justice of the peace for the precinct where the justice of the
peace pro tempore is assigned to serve. A justice of the peace pro tempore may agree in
advance to donate any or all of his services.