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Ky. Rev. Stat. § 21A.120 (2026)

Special justice of Supreme Court -- Qualifications -- Compensation --

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(1) If it becomes necessary for the Governor to appoint a justice to the Supreme Court pursuant to Section 110(3) of the Constitution, a person so appointed shall possess the qualifications of a Supreme Court Justice.

(2) The salary for each day which the justice serves shall be 1/250 of the annual salary of a Justice of the Supreme Court, except that a retired justice or judge appointed pursuant to this section shall be compensated as provided by KRS 21A.110 and not under this section.

(3) Salary and necessary expenses incidental to the performance of the duties of such assignment shall be paid out of the State Treasury upon approval by the Chief Justice, or his designee. Effective: March 23, 1976 History: Created 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 67, sec. 13, effective March 23, 1976.

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Cited in 1 case, 1994–1994 · leading case: Commonwealth, Revenue Cabinet v. Smith, 875 S.W.2d 873 (Ky. 1994).
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Commonwealth, Revenue Cabinet v. Smith, 875 S.W.2d 873 (Ky. 1994). · cites it 2× “The gubernatorial appointment of a "special" justice to the Supreme Court is further addressed in KRS 21A.120(1). No argument has been sufficiently advanced as to raise an infirmity under the federal and state constitution which results from the governor's fulfilling his duties…”
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 21A.120(1): 1 case
Commonwealth, Revenue Cabinet v. Smith, 875 S.W.2d 873 (Ky. 1994). “The gubernatorial appointment of a "special" justice to the Supreme Court is further addressed in KRS 21A.120(1). No argument has been sufficiently advanced as to raise an infirmity under the federal and state constitution which results from the governor's fulfilling his duties…”
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