For several years, he served as a temporary judge on a number of lower federal courts, particularly in the District of Columbia.

The sessions, run with temporary judges, could resume in July, she said, when a new permanent judge may be appointed.

"You've just been appointed temporary judge for the wedding rehearsal!"

A case also may be delayed if a new justice or judge is elected and takes over a case from the temporary judge.

The General Assembly has approved funding for temporary judges and a pool of 21 trial judges can now be called on when needed.

Non-commissioned officers served as temporary judges and mayors gaining enormous support from the populace.

In all, he marshaled nearly 40 temporary judges to help the 15 county judges who regularly hear felony cases.

After retirement, he served the court twice as a temporary judge.

Burns served as a temporary judge from 2002 to 2005, and he became a part-time sheriff in 2007.

The number of temporary judges was also increased from nine to twelve.