BOEHM, Justice.
We hold that the legislature may constitutionally abolish a court of general jurisdiction in this state, but, because of the separation of powers among the three branches of government, that action cannot be effective before the expiration of the term of the current judge.
Factual and Procedural Background
In 1995, the General Assembly passed an omnibus bill that, among other things, abolished Jasper Superior Court No. 2. See<...
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