RULE 3.231. SUBSTITUTION OF JUDGE

If by reason of death or disability the judge before whom a trial
has commenced is unable to proceed with the trial, or posttrial
proceedings, another judge, certifying that he or she has become
familiar with the case, may proceed with the disposition of the case,
except in death penalty sentencing proceedings. In death penalty
sentencing proceedings, a successor judge who did not hear the
evidence during the penalty phase of the trial shall conduct a new
sentencing proceeding before a new jury.
Committee Notes

1972 Adoption. New. Follows ABA Standard 4.3, Trial by
Jury. Inserted to provide for substitution of trial judge in specified
instances.

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