34-7-4. Place of holding court; quarters; salary.
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A. The probate court shall be located at the county seat unless another location is designated by ordinance of the board of county commissioners.
B. The board of county commissioners shall provide adequate quarters for the probate court, including necessary furnishings, equipment, books, supplies, utilities, upkeep and maintenance.
C. Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, all expenses of the probate court, including salary and benefits of the judge, shall be paid from the county general fund in accordance with the court budget approved by the board of county commissioners.
History: Laws 1869-1870, ch. 51, § 1; C.L. 1884, § 415; C.L. 1897, § 749; Code 1915, § 1426; C.S. 1929, § 34-404; 1941 Comp., § 16-405; 1953 Comp., § 16-4-5; 1978 Comp., § 34-7-4, repealed and reenacted by Laws 2023, ch. 44, § 4.