§ 15-109
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§15–109.
(a)If necessary due to an absence, sickness, resignation, or death of a State’s Attorney, the circuit court for the county may appoint a competent individual to perform the duties of the State’s Attorney in conducting criminal or civil cases arising or pending in the circuit court until:
(1)the State’s Attorney is able to attend and act in person; or
(2)a new State’s Attorney is appointed and qualified.
(b)An individual appointed under subsection
(a)of this section shall receive the same compensation as the State’s Attorney who is replaced.