(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.
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