Connecticut § 51-45 - Resignation of judges or family support magistrates.
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§ 51-45. Resignation of judges or family support magistrates.
Sec. 51-45. Resignation of judges or family support magistrates. Any judge or family support magistrate may resign his office by leaving with the Governor a written communication signifying his intention to resign such office and stating a time when such resignation is to take effect.
(1949 Rev., S. 7726; P.A. 89-360, S. 24, 45.)
History: P.A. 89-360 applied provisions to family support magistrates.
See Sec. 4-18 re resignations of state officers.
See Sec. 4-19 re appointments to fill vacancies.
Power of Governor to fill vacancy when legislature not in session. 87 C. 538.
Source: official Connecticut text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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