A. In the absence of the Presiding Magistrate, or in those instances where the Presiding Magistrate has been disqualified by the action of the prosecution, defendant, recusation on the part of the Presiding Magistrate or other cause, the Presiding Magistrate of the Town Court may assign such action to a magistrate pro tem to hear such action.

B. Magistrates pro tem shall be appointed by the Presiding Magistrate.

C. Magistrates pro tem shall be active members of the State Bar of Arizona. ((O)22-02, 01/19/2022)