3-10-204 . Residence requirements. (1) A justice of the peace must reside in the county in which the justice's court is held. (2) A person is not eligible for the office of justice of the peace unless the person is a citizen of the United States and has been a resident of the county in which the person is to serve for 1 year preceding election or appointment.
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