Assignment of Special Judge

Whenever the Chief Justice enters an order assigning a judge to a case under the provisions of TCR 17.01 or TCR 17.02(b), the assignment is specific to the special judge who is named in the order. If the assigned special judge should thereafter resign, retire, or have any other reason why he or she is unable to preside over the case, including seeking voluntary recusal in accordance with Rule 17.02, the special judge shall notify the Chief Justice by letter of the reason he or she is unable to fulfil the special judge assignment. The Chief Justice shall determine whether to end the special judge assignment and appoint a new special judge to the case.