judge is absent, or when the Court of Appeals determines that he
is unable to serve, or when the office is vacant.

INTERMEDIATE APPELLATE COURT

Section 5.06. Jurisdiction.

The Intermediate Appellate Court shall have the jurisdiction
prescribed by law.

Section 5.07. Composition.

The Intermediate Appellate Court shall consist of five judges,
unless the number is increased by law. The Intermediate Appel-
late Court may sit in divisions. At least three judges shall sit in
each case.

SUPERIOR COURT

Section 5.08. Jurisdiction.

The Superior Court shall have original jurisdiction in all judi-
cial proceedings, except as otherwise prescribed by this Consti-
tution or by law. The Superior Court shall have such other juris-
diction as prescribed by law. Jurisdiction of the Superior Court
shall be uniform throughout the State.

Section 5.09. Composition.

The Superior Court shall consist of the number of judges pre-
scribed by law. The number shall be allocated among the counties
by law. At least one superior court judge shall reside in each
county. Functional divisions of the Superior Court may be estab-
lished in any county.

DISTRICT COURT

Section 5.10. Jurisdiction.

The District Court shall have the original jurisdiction pre-
scribed by law. Jurisdiction of the District Court shall be uni-
form throughout the State.

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